Screening Information

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Start Time: 2:12 PM
Runtime: 5 minutes
Location: Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center
50 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201

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Film Description

The Axe is a powerful animated short film that explores the fragile relationship between humanity and nature. Through poetic visuals and lyrical storytelling, the film reflects on how a single act of destruction—cutting down a tree—can trigger irreversible consequences for the planet. The axe becomes a symbol of unchecked human greed and the silent suffering of the natural world. As forests disappear and ecological balance is lost, the film encourages viewers to pause, reflect, and take responsibility for protecting the environment before it is too late.

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Director:

Shorna Abedin is an independent filmmaker and visual artist from Barishal, Bangladesh. She holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from Bangladesh National University and brings a strong background in storytelling, visual arts, and animation to her work. Her films often explore the intersection of humanity, nature, and spirituality through emotionally driven visual storytelling. With The Axe, Abedin continues her mission to create socially conscious films that raise awareness about global environmental issues and inspire audiences to take action.