TURNING A NEW LEAF, 2min,. USA
Directed by Isabelle Alison Hibbard
Hazel and Willow, two teenage theater club members, exit from backstage after a rehearsal. Willow is upset by her role, and Hazel argues that no, being a tree and chorus member is the best. Hazel breaks into song, and the girls enter a magical abstract world filled with helpful leaf friends. The girls sing and dance through different scenes, and eventually, Willow comes to the realization that it’s not about being in the spotlight, it’s about being part of a team creating a show together. They exit the magical leaf land and finish the song, ready to take on any role.

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-turning-a-new-leaf-chicago

Director Biography - Isabelle Alison Hibbard

Isabelle Hibbard grew up in a small town in Indiana, just east of Chicago and north of the endless cornfields. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Isabelle grew to love art at a young age, and pursued a career in animation when she discovered she did not, in fact, want to paint all day. Inspired by old animated films, a good amount of musicals, and the natural world around her, Isabelle strives to make art and animation that anyone can enjoy. When she’s not sketching or updating her current animation project, you can probably find her skating, gaming, or enjoying the local flora and fauna on a hike.