Serene and the Magic Seeds
A dream sends young Serene searching for the legendary healer Dr. Sebi after her grandmother is diagnosed with cancer.
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Synopsis and Project Overview
Joined by her little sister Carmen and cousin Mikey, Serene sets out on a journey that becomes a story about faith, ancestral wisdom, and the healing power of love. The cinematic animated world opens the door for families to talk about health, heritage, and hope together. Serene and the Magic Seeds is presented as Animated Short Film with a runtime or package length of 20:35. Its creative focus brings together Animated family adventure · Magical realism · Fantasy drama. IBFF Official Selection 2026 · Best Animated Film at Las Vegas Black Film Festival 2026 · Best Animated Film at Atlanta Short Film Festival 2026 · Outstanding Animated Film at Trillvision Film Festival 2025 · Indie Night winner 2025. Comparable titles include Coco · Kirikou and the Sorceress · Hair Love · Wendell and Wild. These references help frame the audience and marketplace while the project maintains its own voice, point of view, and visual identity. This title is part of the Jai Harris slate at Free Royalty Studios, a body of work spanning narrative film, vertical storytelling, animation, documentary, unscripted television, music, and emerging formats. This page gathers the available preview or complete film, project information, and review materials in one place for viewers, programmers, platforms, and creative partners.
Cast and Credits
Creator and filmmaker: Jai Harris. Studio: Free Royalty Studios. Additional cast and credits are available with the project materials.
Awards and Recognition
IBFF Official Selection 2026 · Best Animated Film at Las Vegas Black Film Festival 2026 · Best Animated Film at Atlanta Short Film Festival 2026 · Outstanding Animated Film at Trillvision Film Festival 2025 · Indie Night winner 2025
Project Details
Runtime: 20:35
Format: Animated Short Film
Genre: Animated family adventure · Magical realism · Fantasy drama
Rating: G