Of All The Things

Of All The Things

Of All The Things is a short animation about a mother-daughter bond tested by hoarding disorder, aiming to foster understanding and combat stigma.

Directed by: Steff Lee

Runtime: 8 MINUTES
Completed: 13/09/2025
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Countries of Production: United KIngdom
Premiere Status: World Premiere
CONTENT WARNING - Mental Health: Depictions of mental illness, self-harm, or suicide

Ava remembers her childhood home as a place full of amazing things and adventures. The day she returns home from university, however, everything changes: what used to be an exciting playground has become an oppressive box, and her mother’s things and fear of letting go overwhelm their home and their relationship. By dipping into memories and sharing a moment in time, can mother and daughter reach an understanding?

About the director(s)

Based in Leicester, Steff is an animation director and artist with 15 years in the creative industry. As co-owner of indie animation studio Kino Bino, she is passionate about using animation to educate and improve accessibility of health and wellbeing information for families and raising awareness of mental health issues. Part of the Creative UK Female Founders Alumni she is a strong advocate for women in animation, driven by a desire to make the industry more inclusive.