Thembi’s Diary is an animation made from a true audio documentary (NPR Radio Diaries).
It is recorded by Thembi a South African girl with Aids.
Although her disease is harsh for a 17 year old,
Thembi talks to her virus every morning.
With a calm voice she says that as long as it leaves her alone she will do the same.

When I first heard Thembi’s voice I stopped dead in my tracks. Her courage and love of life was tearfully beautiful. After that inpiration I contacted Joe Richman of NPR Radio Diaries and recieved the permission to create this animation.
I wish for others who see this film to feel Thembi’s pure and lovely heart and be motivated by her strong will.

2010 ASIFA-Hollywood student fiml festival
2010 Bradford Animation Festival
2010 Luna Fest
2010 Readymade Film Fest
2010 The Clearwater Film Festival/Best in Animation official selection
2010 인디애니페스트/심사위원특별상
2010 Shorttakes Animation Festival/Best in Show