The Wau Factor

In rural Malaysia, a kite maker and a dragon have formed an unlikely friendship. But when the dragon’s home is threatened by some villagers looking for riches, a conflict arises between the pair: the kite maker wants to prioritise the dragon’s safety, while the dragon wants to defend its home.

Choosing the latter, the heartbroken dragon inadvertently puts itself in danger when it comes face to face with the villagers. Will the dragon be able to defend itself? Or will the kite maker come to the rescue on time and protect his friend?

Director bio:

Chloe Lau is a multidisciplinary Malaysian artist studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation) at the Victorian College of the Arts in Narrm/Melbourne. Inspired by multicultural folktales and oral stories, her work aims to revitalise and preserve these tales, ensuring they live on for younger generations. Utilising an array of animation techniques and materials, her work explores identity as well as the act of documentation, resulting in a love letter to life and its stories, both past and present.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)