Set against the haunting backdrop of the Santa Barbara Oil Spills, “Echoes of the Sea” follows the journey of two students who discover an oil-stained bird—a dragon in disguise—on the beach. This encounter takes them on a journey to uncover the myth hidden beneath the ocean and in their hearts.

Credits

• Zizheng “Boris” Liu: Director
• Zizheng “Boris” Liu: Writer
• Adam Bloodgood: Producer
• Lenti Liang: Producer
• Izzy Goihman: Producer
• Stacy Chu: Key Cast
• Alec Wang: Key Cast

Specifications

• Project Type: Short
• Genres: Drama, Fantasy
• Runtime: 8 minutes 50 seconds
• Completion Date: December 7, 2023
• Production Budget: 10,000 USD
• Country of Origin: United States
• Country of Filming: United States
• Language: English
• Shooting Format: Digital
• Aspect Ratio: 2.6:1
• Film Color: Color
• Student Project: USC