Sony Pictures Animation used its platform at the Annecy International Film Festival to unveil its latest project, The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story, after the box office success of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. As the highest-grossing animated film of the studio, the short film tackles the issue of mental health and reaches out to a broad demographic with its message.
The storyline revolves around the franchise’s protagonist, Miles Morales, as he battles anxiety attacks stemming from the high-pressure powers and responsibilities he faces, on par with a teenager’s typical pressures such as relationships and school. The feature was shown twice during the festival, where Miles finds strength in his family, especially his father, Jefferson “Jeff” Morales, who guides him through his ordeal. In real-life, the film director, Jarelle Dampier, turned to his own struggles with anxiety attacks while working on the short film and decided to use the platform as a way to open doors for “some healing conversations” and mental health awareness.
Despite no confirmation or release window yet, the short film is said to contain a few Easter eggs pointing to the young man’s experience with the radioactive Earth-42 spider that gave him his powers. The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story was applauded by animation professionals in attendance during the festival. To tide you over while waiting for the release, check out the trailer for the successful Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in cinemas near you.
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