SHORT FILM
BRIGHT
WHITE
LIGHT
BY HENNA VÄLKKY & EESU LEHTOLA
Bright White Light is a short animated documentary by Henna Välkky and Eesu Lehtola exploring near-death experiences through five culturally diverse narratives, using real audio recordings.
Through experimental visuals, it guides viewers on a transcendent voyage beyond mortality, unveiling how these experiences profoundly impact the essence of life, blurring the boundaries between existence and the mysteries of the afterlife.
The world premiere of Bright White Light is at 2024 Tribeca Festival in New York.
Bright White Light is a Silent Paprika Films and Visual Kult Co-Production.
CREDITS
A film by Henna Välkky and Eesu Lehtola
Music and Sound design by Simo Pitkänen
Produced by Henna Välkky
Co-Producer Ville Sivonen with Eesu Lehtola and Samuel Häkkinen
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
Bright White Light had it's world premiere at 2024 Tribeca Festival as one of Tribeca's official selections and competed in the best short documentary category. It has been since selected to over ten festivals around the world including Academy Awards, BAFTA and European Film Awards qualifying festivals.
"Called near-death experience, but for those who have experienced it, there’s absolutely nothing near about it."
- Joseph B. Geraci Ph.D.
