Searit Huluf
Directing
Biography
Searit Huluf is an Ethiopian-American filmmaker born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television from UCLA’s Theater, Film and Television school. After graduating, she moved to the Bay Area and began working at Pixar Animation Studios as a filmmaker.
Known For
Thirteen-year-old Mei is experiencing the awkwardness of being a teenager with a twist – when she gets too excited, she transforms into a giant red panda.
Turning Red
An unlikely connection sparks between two creatures: a fiercely independent stray kitten and a pit bull. Together, they experience friendship for the first time.
Kitbull
A wooden puppet who desperately wants to fit in makes an ill-fated wish upon a star, sparking a journey of self-discovery.
Self
An obsessive heartbroken woman makes a desperate attempt to reconnect with her ex, but it turns out stealing his dog might not be the way to his heart.
Bark
An amateur female gamer is given a once in a lifetime opportunity to try out for a pro league gaming team, only to be repressed by self-doubt.
Gamers
An infatuated African-American chef creates an imaginary romantic relationship with an Ethiopian chef across the street—but her fantasies soon begin to overpower her senses, causing her to lose her grip on reality.
buna
An awkward fast-food worker gains a new perspective on life while competing for customers against an excessively happy-go-lucky rival.
One Per Person
A short documentary on the creation of the Pixar SparkShort "Self".