For this haunting and atmospheric short, we crafted visual effects that seamlessly blend into Ligthelm’s signature poetic style. Our work focused on enhancing the film’s surreal textures and emotional tone — from subtle environmental manipulations to invisible clean-up and stylized visual flourishes. The goal was to support the storytelling with VFX that feels organic, immersive, and almost imperceptible, amplifying the dreamlike quality that defines AYIA.