2019 Winners & Shortlists

Write a short summary of what happens in the film.

The film tells the story of a resolutely indifferent individual who experiences an epiphany when an old lady needing to cross the road insists on his help. His experience of giving brings about such a change that his cold heart thaws – he’s transformed into sunny soul who in turn sets about helping another grinch to see how rewarding altruism can be.

Cultural/Context information for the jury

The film tells the story of a resolutely indifferent individual who experiences an epiphany when an old lady needing to cross the road insists on his help. His experience of giving brings about such a change that his cold heart thaws – he’s transformed into sunny soul who in turn sets about helping another grinch to see how rewarding altruism can be.

Tell the jury about type(s) of animation used and summarise any relevant challenges or techniques.

The type of animation used wad 3d. While the characters were exaggerated and charming, we aimed to keep the environments and other elements of the film more. Being the first animation of such scale done in the UAE, we wanted people to recognize the neighborhoods, the landmarks the environments to make it relatable. The lighting played a very important role as well, transitioning from gloomy and overcast at the start and sunny towards the second half, much like the protagonists disposition.