Miss Illusion

Miss Illusion follows a lonely office worker who, after a rough day, stumbles into a bar and becomes entranced by a burlesque performance led by the captivating Miss Illusion. Hesitantly drawn onstage, he begins to dance, shedding his former self in a moment of joyful transformation before collapsing mid-performance. The next morning, awakened by newfound confidence, he signs up for Miss Illusion’s dance class, eager to continue his journey of self-discovery.

(I had the honor of directing this film and working with a team of twenty. It was my first time experiencing animation as a truly collaborative process - and it was wildly fun, chaotic, and unforgettable.)

Duration: 4:27 minutes

Role: Creator, Director, & Animator

(September 2023 - January 2024)

Awards

  • ​Full Award — Mini Masterpieces, CTN Animation Expo (2025)

  • Selected Film — ASIFA (2025)​

  • Winner — Silver, Collision Awards in Film (2024)

Credits

Director: Meryl Chan
Production Coordinator: Angelina Retodo
Art Director: Nix Sharp
Animation Director: Nicole Podlipec
Music Composer: Roy Berardo

Team:
Aryan Anand, Meryl Chan, Miranda Go, Braden Hansen, Apple(Yu-Rou) Hsu, Angelina Retodo, Levi Johnson, Luca Kiknadze, Vee Kropf, Ernest Law, Serena Lee, Ruben Menjares, Nicole Podlipec, Anjali Pulim, Ava Roenisch, Nix Sharp, Cin X. Wang, Sue Wang, Thomas Winn, Luke Xiao