Humantis: Review. By Josiah Teal.

Humantis are small, fair-like creatures that blend humanlike qualities with nature. They live in a dark and beautiful forest. But most of all, humantis and their mystical world are brought to the screen by Paris Baillie and her masterful work in stop-motion animation.

This is a nine-minute short without dialogue and a score worthy of any John Carpenter acolyte. Through seamless animation, Baillie depicts the story of a humantis going through harsh physical changes and learning to adapt to their new form.

Baillie’s animation is the biggest highlight of Humantis. The dance sequences are excellent, showcasing Guillermo Del Toro’s influence and conveying wonder in each frame. Between the score and eerie visual storytelling, Humantis is hypnotic, crafting a story told entirely through body language.

Themes of adaptation, nature, and body dysmorphia run through the narrative, making it a short film with tons of potential for analysis.

The short is an impressive feat of filmmaking and completely Paris Baillie. She is the writer, director, editor, composer, and cinematographer. It’s a one-woman film showcasing creativity from fade-in to closing credits.

It has an avant-garde spirit but is more than accessible to those new to the festival circuit, making the film perfect for any cinephile’s night of short films or a fun intro to the world of indie filmmaking. 

Humantises are masters of deception. But can they hide from change? When one Humantis unexpectedly goes through a physical transformation, it struggles to adapt and grow into its new self.

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