Aspiration

Aspiration is a coming of age short film and a tribute to classic cars and childhood dreams, created by a team of passionate filmmakers.
In the year 2030, as the world moves toward electric cars, lifelong friends go on one final ride before parting ways for high school, holding onto their bond and the last traces of their childhood.

We have a dedicated cast and crew ready to bring this film to life. Our team is made up of passionate and talented professionals, all working to bring this story to life. From our director to the cinematographer, composer, animators, and sound designer, each person adds their skill to make this film real and heartfelt.

• Jimmy Woo (Director)
  Jimmy is a filmmaker known for blending animation and live action to tell emotionally rich, character driven stories. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for exploring relationships, his work offers a fresh and heartfelt perspective on the human experience.

   

• Shamir Rodriguez (Sound Designer) 

  Shamir is a talented producer and sound engineer with experience in TV studios, live events, and on location recording. He knows sound recording, design, and mixing for both production and post-production. Skilled in microphone techniques, digital and analog recording, he stays updated on the latest trends to deliver high-quality sound.

   

• Pepe José De Hoyos (Director Of Photography) 

  Pepe originally from Mexico moved to New Zealand in 2006 to follow his passion for filmmaking. Over the past 16 years, Pepe José De Hoyos worked as a DOP/Camera Operator in various genres and formats, also recognized with the NZ Cinematographer’s Society Silver Award. “For me, the goal is always to create visuals that fit the story, and I enjoy collaborating with directors, and teams to bring that vision to life.”

   

• Tomas Iglesias (Composer) 

  Tomas is a skilled music composer, arranger, and orchestrator with experience in various music genres. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Composition from the University of Auckland and has studied harmony, counterpoint, orchestration, piano, and continuo. Tomas is also proficient in using industry-standard digital audio workstations for both music and sound post production. Known for working well under pressure, he delivers high quality results even in tight deadlines.

Please help us in seeing this project through!

Our goal is to raise $10k to bring this project to life. While this is just a portion of what we need, it’s the minimum required to tell this story with the creativity, authenticity, and resourcefulness it deserves.

We want you to be part of this journey too.

• Cast and Crew Compensation: This covers the costs of paying our dedicated team.
• Production Expenses: This includes all the essentials to make production run smoothly, such as supplies, accommodation, food and craft services, equipment, and location rentals.
• Post-Production: This allocation will cover the costs of film editing, color grading, sound design, music composition, and other crucial elements necessary to complete the film. It is an essential phase that will enhance the project and bring our vision to life on screen.

This film is inspired by my childhood experiences with best friends, bonding by our shared love of cars.
This film captures the universal experience of growing up and the bittersweet feeling of leaving a part of life behind. The characters highlight the strength of friendship and the pull between holding onto the past and embracing the future, symbolised by their love for classic cars in a world moving toward electric vehicles.

LIVE ACTION + ANIMATION 

The animated sequence will serve as a vivid representation of the boys' dreams and aspirations for the future, seamlessly integrating live action with animation to create a visually immersive experience. Through this blend of mediums, the scene will capture their hopes, fears, and the limitless possibilities ahead. To bring this vision to life, I will be collaborating with my uncles from Studio Arche, combining our expertise to craft a dreamlike, emotionally resonant sequence that enhances the storytelling and deepens the audience’s connection to the characters.

This story matters now because the world is changing faster than ever, technology is evolving, traditions are fading, and young people are navigating an uncertain future. As electric cars take over, the film uses a love for classic cars as a symbol of holding onto identity, passion, and meaningful connections. It’s a timely reminder to embrace change while honouring the past, making it a relatable and heartfelt coming of age story for today.