Unmask follows Mirage, an eccentric blue owl who works at The Feathersword Theatre. For the past two years, he had shared the stage with a mouse named Pluto – someone he considered his best friend. They shared many wonderful memories together – but all good things must come to an end. 

The film is an exploration of the feelings of grief and loss. Having lost several beloved pets and a family member throughout my time at university – mortality and how precious memories can be are themes I wanted to investigate.

Mirage enters his dressing room after a performance and sits at his vanity table. He pries off his masquerade mask and sets it at the table, looking at the board of pictures in front of him. He gets up from his vanity and walks around his dressing room, interacting with various objects that cause the photos to spring to life. He reminisces on the memories he made with his best friend, until a knock at the door jolts him back to reality.