Acacia is a stop-motion animated short set in the Sahara Desert during World War II. After his fighter plane crashes deep in enemy territory, a young British Royal Air Force pilot is left alone in the vast, unforgiving desert. With no rescue in sight, he begins a relentless journey driven by survival, hope, and fading resolve.

As the scorching sun and endless dunes erode both his strength and certainty, the film explores isolation, perseverance, and the quiet tragedy of a mission destined to fail. Through tactile stop-motion animation and minimal dialogue, Acacia emphasizes atmosphere and physical struggle, using the harsh desert landscape as both setting and antagonist.

The decision to use stop-motion animation was driven by the narrative and conceptual needs of the film. The handmade nature of the medium complements both the historical period and the harsh, tactile environment of the Sahara Desert during World War II. Physical materials, imperfections, and tangible movement reinforce the sense of fragility and isolation, grounding the story in a world that feels weathered, human, and slowly eroding—much like the pilot’s own journey.