TEHRAN-Two short animations from Iran will participate in the 16th International Animation Film Festival Golden Kuker, in Sofia, Bulgaria, from May 7 to 11.
Bug written and directed by Ali Masoumi and The Alchemists Apprentice by Erfan Parsapour are the Iranian works to be shown in the Bulgarian event, ILNA reported.Produced by the Documentary and Experimental Film Center (DEFC), Bug portrays a family of 3 that has actually just recently moved in, and the little lady inspects the new home with interest, when a small cricket finds its method into their home as a surprise visitor.
However with the fathers unforeseen response, the kids perspective begins to move, turning an easy encounter into something even more unsettling.A production of 2024, the six-minute animation examines the enduring impact of parents behaviors and responses on their kidss advancement, tracing the long-term effects of these interactions from early youth to adulthood.The strategy used in creating the animation is the multi-plane cam.
It involves stacking 3 to 6 layers of glass with overlapping surface areas, while the electronic camera is positioned on top to develop depth and a sense of perspective.
For character animation, replacement faces are used, with multiple face styles crafted in various sizes to accommodate long shot, close-up, and medium shot.
All materials are natural, consisting of wood, material, and soil.The Alchemists Apprentice is a 2D animated movie about a young alchemy apprentice who attempts to repair his masters production discreetly.In the brief animation, 7 minutes, the young apprentice to the alchemist must always look for approval before touching or using anything in the lab.
However, when a tiny frog suddenly appears, the alchemists prized work is all of a sudden at risk.
The young boy hurries to avoid any damage from occurring.The brief work is based on an animated series that illustrates Shahrouz, a curious alchemists apprentice young boy, who goes on odd experiences with his master, Hakim.
On their journeys, they attempt to get the elixir of life.
On the hazardous adventures ahead, there is one thing that conserves them: Alchemy!The International Animation Film Festival Golden Kuker ran for the first time in 2010 in Sofia.
It is arranged by the Bulgarian Association of the Independent Artists and the NGO Cartoon Animators.
The association targets at linking animators, supporting their networking, and creating long-term relationships within the animation industry.The festival seeks to add to the advancement of Bulgarian art, aid Bulgarian and foreign animators get in touch, and support young professionals and students.
It brings in not only kids but a big audience from various generations.SS/ SAB.
This short article very first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times