Synopsis

Imbued Life is a film about a young woman's connection with the life force of nature. She uses her talent for taxidermy to “return” the animals to their natural habitat. However, the true search for the answers begins when she starts finding a roll of undeveloped film in each of the animals she treats. Her obsession drives her to seek the explanation of the connection she feels, haunting her dreams, as well as her waking moments.

Ivana Bošnjak Volda

Ivana Bošnjak Volda (1983) graduated from the Graphics Department of the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb and Animation at the University in Volda, Norway. She graduated with her film Crossed Sild, made in collaboration. Ivana has co-directed three puppet films Simulacra (2014), Imbued Life (2019) and Remember How I Used to Ride a White Horse (2022). with her partner Thomas Johnson Volda. The films have been screened and awarded at many international festivals. Ivana has been professionally involved in various stop motion projects across Europe and leads animation workshops for children and students.

Thomas Johnson Volda

Thomas Johnson Volda (Bath, England, 1984) graduated in Time Based Media from the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, and at the New Media Department of the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb. Thomas has co-directed three stop-animation short films with his partner Ivana Bošnjak Volda: Simulacra (2010) and Imbued Life (2019), Remember How I Used to Ride a White Horse (2022). The films have been screened at many festivals, and have received several acclaimed awards. He is a multidisciplinary artist, often combining animation and performance art in his work. Thomas has created puppet performances at numerous international festivals and galleries across Europe.