INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-Two short animations from Iran will participate in the 16th International Animation Film Festival Golden Kuker, in Sofia, Bulgaria,
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
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
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,
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
