Golden Diamond Heart
A FIlm by YO Shuan
Overview
"Lucy finds herself constantly haunted by her expressive critical demon, which never seems satisfied with what she does. Awakened by her hip-hop soul, Lucy bravely confronts her whiny demon—through a rap battle!”
While addressing the self-doubt and anxiety many face daily, this piece is also a delightful journey filled with humor and a unique perspective.
The film was successfully pitched and funded by the Strange Beasts & Passion Prize Award 2024, winning one of the three spots in the program-wide competition at the Royal College of Art.
Genre
2D Animation | Drama | Comedy
Role
Director | Art Director | Storyboard Artist | Animator | Character Designer | Script Writer
Tools
TV Paint | Photoshop | After Effects | Premiere Pro
Year
March - July, 2024
Rap Battle - Original Film Soundtrack
Working with a rapper and voice actors to create the film’s theme song was challenging but fantastic. The music reflects the humorous and playful side of anxiety and self-doubt.
Rap Battle - Lucy V.S. Lucy’s Demon
Lyrics Emery | YO Shuan
Beat Sound Mix
Riddick x Beats Joe Hirst
Lucy Lucy’s Demon
Ladybird Kasmo
Lucy:
Okay, erm, mic check
Lucy’s the boss around here last time I checked
I'm the flower in the garden with how I'm 'bout to blossom
Cuz if I listen close I can hear that I'm awesome
Demon:
Awesome, but you’ve got so much to learn
Aww, someone gave you a trophy you think you earned?
You think you’re so special because your work’s loved?
If you were so good Lucy you’d be the judge!
Lucy:
Well I judge that you just keep complaining
You’re slimy and samey, whiny and shaming
You've got those fangs good for biting remarks
But could you bite your tongue and be quiet for once?
Demon:
Quiet? Ha! I’m dark and I’m cruel You can’t silence me and my devilish rules
The first rules are easy - be perfect, flawless, marvelous
Superb in all ways no matter how hard it is
Lucy:
But I’m not perfect! I’ve been ugly and weird We could just be nice, let me show you - here
Your sharp teeth shine and shimmer in the sun And your big bright eyes look like vinyl records while they're spun
Your voice is a critic I often need
But can’t you just speak soft and sweet?
More like a marshmallow - you know? Like me!
Here’s a drawing of us - you look so nice, see?
I'll shower you with love and clear the air Hey, did I ever tell you this? I love your hair!
Demon:
Well…that’s…actually kind of sweet..