Alyssum
Directed by Alex King
Alyssum follows Alyson, a young woman who’s struggling with perfectionism as she attempts to craft the perfect bouquet for her wife, Lilith. Overwhelmed by anxiety and self-doubt, she battles her inner critic, represented by corrupting vines. As she spirals deeper into self-doubt, she must decide: will she push forward and embrace imperfection, or will her fears consume her?
About Alyssum
Alyssum is a 6-minute animated short film from the USA directed by Alex King. It screened at the 2026 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the “Return of the Ink & Paint Club” program.
- Director
- Alex King
- Program
- Return of the Ink & Paint Club
- Country
- USA
- Run time
- 6 mins
- Genre
- Animation
