A groundbreaking animated documentary blending resilience, trauma, and triumph.
“A Letter to My Younger Self” is a visually stunning animated short film that follows Summer Willis’s decade-long journey from trauma to triumph. Created in collaboration with award-winning filmmaker Hisko Hulsing (known for Amazon’s “Undone”), this groundbreaking project blends real-life video footage with breathtaking rotoscope animation.
Framed as a deeply personal letter to the girl she once was, the film guides viewers through Summer’s experience of sexual assault, the years of struggle to reclaim her identity, and the extraordinary endurance challenges that became her path to healing. From running 29 marathons in a year to crawling a marathon—every mile, every fall, and every victory becomes a testament to resilience.
This film is more than just a story of survival—it is a love letter to every person who has ever felt broken, showing that pain does not define us, but what we do with it does. A survivor’s guide to recovery and self-reclamation, “A Letter to My Younger Self” challenges perceptions, inspires healing, and dares audiences to believe in the power of their own strength.
Current Status: In production with award-winning animation team
Release Date: Early 2026
