Final Major Project: Body is my spacesuit:
Short Film Brief & Creative Motivation
The short film tells the story of a girl who has undergone cybernetic body modification and encounters another version of herself while traveling through space. In that moment, she is forced to confront her own vulnerability, imperfections, and past wounds. Ultimately, she lets go of her past, reconciles with herself, and drifts toward a new planet carrying love and regret.
For me, this film is not primarily about technology. It is an exploration of how an individual can maintain a sense of self under social pressures, face difficult emotions, and embrace their own brokenness. It is a story about understanding, acceptance, and inner strength.
The body in this narrative acts like a spacesuit, supporting and protecting us. But what truly allows us to move forward is the strength of our mind and spirit. This short film is a reflection on resilience, emotional healing, and the quiet power of self – compassion — themes I hope will resonate with the audience.
I believe that every individual has potential within them. Often, we focus so much on observing the outside world through our eyes that we forget to turn inward and explore our true needs. We may overlook the inner strength we already possess. That strength has always been there—it just hasn’t been recognized yet.
This idea deeply influenced my short film, as I wanted to explore how the protagonist reconnects with her own inner power.
Title Explanation: “Body is My Spacesuit”
The title “ Body is My Spacesuit ” carries both literal and metaphorical meaning. On a literal level, the protagonist’s body has been cybernetically modified, functioning as a protective and functional suit for survival in the vast, isolating environment of space. Her body literally supports and enables her journey, much like a spacesuit shields an astronaut from the harsh conditions of the cosmos.
On a metaphorical level, the title reflects the idea that our bodies are vessels that carry us through life, bearing our experiences, emotions, and vulnerabilities. Just as a spacesuit allows an astronaut to survive and explore, our bodies allow us to navigate the world—but what truly drives us forward is the mind and spirit inside. The short film emphasizes that understanding, accepting, and reconnecting with ourselves is what enables growth, resilience, and the courage to embark on new journeys.
Music
The music for the short film was created specifically to reflect the protagonist’s journey and the emotional tone of the story. I wrote a monologue based on her experiences and the narrative context, and used ChatGPT to help translate and polish the text.
The final song was produced using Mureka.AI, (https://www.mureka.ai/create) a platform I subscribed to, which grants me full copyright and legitimate usage rights for the track.
BGM Lyrics
From the cosmos I gaze,
Life drifting between countless shells,
Landing where fate has called.
I walk in this shell,
Touching the world,
Being touched in return.
In the windless void,
I meet myself quietly,
Faint light of a distant blue planet,
Clean like a morning remembered.
Memories gather in my heart,
No longer sharp, no longer hidden,
Fear and fragility, joy and courage,
Flowing gently, merging alive.
I carry all of myself,
Tears, wind, grains of sand
Become part of my being.
The body is my spacesuit,
I piece myself together,
Bit by bit,
Starting to glow again.
Drifting among the stars,
Softly,
On my way to the next landing.
Life drifting between countless shells,
Landing where fate has called.
Touching the world,
Being touched in return.
I meet myself quietly,
Clean like a morning remembered.
No longer sharp, no longer hidden,
Flowing gently, merging alive.
I carry all of myself,
Become part of my being.
The body is my spacesuit,
Bit by bit,
Starting to glow again.
Softly,
Production Process：
Character process:
Final outcome:
Process:
Scene Building & Cinematic Shot Development:
Visual Effect:
1.Process of making material for earth:
2.Process of making particle effects of the space:
3.Process of making liquid effects:
References and assets used:
1. Used environment assets for shot of lab:
Sci-fi Laboratory Environment: https://www.fab.com/zh-cn/listings/6a45cd12-929e-4dfe-bf87-6d60fb01aec3
2. Earth texture picture (6 imgs) is from: https://www.motzify.com/ (course)
3. Chat gpt: I used Chat GPT to help translate and polish the text of the song.
4. The final song was produced using Mureka.AI, (https://www.mureka.ai/create) a platform I subscribed to, which grants me full copyright and legitimate usage rights for the track.