PAPERPLANES
'Paperplanes' is our second independent animated short film directed by Arvind Singh Jeena.
Done completely in 2D hand drawn animation style and full of colours, Paperplanes looks at an Indian classroom setting with all its chaos and quirks, and subsequently the learning that takes place within the walls.
SYNOPSIS
In a primary school classroom, a fun filled, hyper mischievous, noisy bunch of 4th
graders are caught off-guard as the teacher walks in unannounced; followed by a
surprise test of creativity and character. Will all of them complete it in time?
Runtime: 6 min 52 sec
Animation technique: 2D frame by frame
Sound mix: 5.1 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Premier: 26th November 2022
CREW:
Production Company: Totem Creative LLP
Producer: Nikhita Prabhudesai Jeena
Writer & Director: Arvind Singh Jeena
Storyboard Artist and Art Director: Nikhita Prabhudesai
Character Designers: Arvind Singh Jeena, Apeksha Nimkar
Layouts & Background Designer: Nikhita Prabhudesai
Character Animators: Gaurav Dhaimodkar, Arvind Singh Jeena
Cleanup & Colour: Gaurav Dhaimodkar, Nikhita Prabhudesai
Compositing: Arvind Singh Jeena, Nishant Ghorpade
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS:
Deepthi Rajan - Visual Development
Aryan Ganesh - Animation
Trina Ray - Animation
Nishant Ghorpade - Cleanup & Colour
Jignesh Bhatt - Cleanup & Colour
Arnav Gaikwad - Cleanup & Colour
Elisha Bansode- Cleanup & Colour
SOUND TEAM:
Background Score & Sound Design: Prayag Joshi
(Cadence Music)
Film Mixed: Sumit Nandi (Crescendo Studio)
Dubbing Artists: Ananya Parui, Priyansh Parui, Harsh Mishra
SPECIAL THANKS
Alok NR, Krithika Yegnaraman & Ram Singh
VISUAL DEVELOPMENT
No matter where you grew up in India, as kids we all had some unique and yet surprisingly common experiences. Certain commonalities that we all shared, similar benches, similar classroom arrangement, the posters on the walls. We wanted to capture this in the film and create a world(Classroom) where people could just step in and feel like their younger self again. Through the visual treatment, we wanted to make this experience rich and authentic, filled with fond memories.
CHARACTERS
The film revolves around a bunch of 4th graders and disciplinarian drawing teacher. Each child has a distinct personality and personal drive; and the film celebrates their individuality. Anuj is a curious day dreamer, while Smriti is the classic class know-it-all and Ganesh struggles to beat her at everything, always coming in second. The film explores of the current education system often rewards conformity while punishing curiosity and creativity.
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS!
Animator's Guild India Fest, Mumbai, India (November 2022)
Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), Germany (April 2023)
Palm Springs International Animation Festival, USA (April 2023)
Semi-Finalist: Longwood Animation Film Festival, USA (April 2023)
Asian Feedback Film Festival, USA (May 2023)
Annecy International Festival, France (June 2023)
Anibar Film Festival, Peja, Kosova (July 2023)
Busan International Kids and Youth Festival, Korea (July 2023)
Cartoon Club International Festival of Animated Cinema, Italy (July 2023)
World Festival of Animated Film, Bulgaria (July 2023)
La Guarimba International Film Festival, Italy (August 2023)
Vesuvius International Film Festival, Italy (August 2023)
Casa de la India, Spain (September 2023)
Animanima International Animation Festival, Serbia (September 2023)
Chaniartoon International Comic & Animation Festival, Greece (September 2023)
Horsetooth Fest, USA (September 2023)
Animur International Animation Film Festival, Russia (Sept-Oct 2023)
SILBERSALZ Science & Media Festival, Germany (October 2023)
Filem-On International Filmfestival for Young Audiences, Belgium (October 2023)
Yellowstone International Film Festival, Delhi, India (October 2023)
International Kids Film Festival, Mumbai, India (November 2023)
Cinemagic Belfast Film Festival, Ireland (November 2023)
El Meu Prima Festival, Barcelona, Spain (November 2023)
Africa International Film Festival, Nigeria (November 2023)
Les Nuits Magiques Animated Film Festival, France (December 2023)