MUSIC VIDEO COMPETITION
Juana Molina - “Uninhuman”
Directed by Dante Alan Zaballa
Country Argentina
Year 2025
Runtime 5′
Music video for Juana Molina, hand-painted with acrylics on acetate film. A song inspired by the story of the Monkey King from the Chinese classic Journey to the West. In this tale, a powerful monkey born from a magical stone is trapped under a mountain by Buddha himself after becoming too powerful and wreaking havoc in heaven.
Dante Alan Zaballa
Dante Zaballa is a director and animator who loves creating a colorful and psychedelic universe by experimenting with different techniques. With over 15 years of experience as a 2D animator, he has worked with studios worldwide such as 1st Ave Machine, Nexus, Partizan, and Titmouse. Since 2010, Dante has created music videos, short films, and advertising campaigns for clients including Apple, Nike, Spotify, Hulu, Disney, and The New York Times.
