A Tale of Friendship, Feathers, and Finding Home
In the animated short film Henrietta Finds a Nest, a young chick named Henrietta embarks on a heartwarming journey from neglect at a factory farm to friendship with a little girl. With tender moments, gentle humor, and a timeless message of connection, this six-minute tale invites audiences of all ages to embrace the magic of friendship and the power of compassion.
Henrietta Finds a Nest tells a story of unlikely friendship, love, and purpose to spread a message of hope and inspire love for all animals. The film demonstrates the individuality of farmed animals and the joyous lives they can have when given the opportunity. For more info, visit HenriettaFilm.com
I had the pleasure of animating on this film alongside a brilliant team of artists and animators:
Designer and Director: Hannah McNally Writers: Matthew Scheer, Diana McCorry Executive Producers: Leah Garcés, Matthew Scheer, Michaela Olsen, Emily Collins, Daniel Shepard Producers: Megan Barbour, Chloe Devine, Kelsey Usher Music: Cat Head Noise Animators: Joumana Ismail, Flora Caulton, Martha Halliday, Eric Larson, Jessica Milazzo, Hannah McNally, Christine Le, Sabrina Chaney Cleanup Artists: Ke Ren, Hannah O’Brien Compositors: Hannah McNally, Sabrina Chaney, Alejandro De Hoyos-Lechuga Storyboard Artists: Hannah McNally, Christine Le, Nivedita Sekar Background Artists: Lili Jimenez, Laura Correal Sound Designer: Chris Mastellone Graphics: Liz Klein DiBello, Alejandro De Hoyos-Lechuga Postproduction Assistant: Anthony Galante