When a marine researcher strains her friendship with the young fisherman's daughter over industrial fishing, she realizes she needs to change her own perspective to share the beauty and value
of the marine world.
2D ANIMATED SHORT FILM | 2025
Language: Marathi
Genre: Climate Fiction, Drama, Ecology
Audience: 7 and above
Duration: 15 minutes
Technique: 2D hand-drawn computer, digital papercut
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Director: Pari Satarkar
Producers: Pari Satarkar, Parth Kelkar
Production Company: Studio Mikudi
Technical Support: Dakshin Foundation
Title Design: Siddhi Vartak
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This project was conceptualised during studentship at Symbiosis Institute of Design. In January 2024, it was selected for the International Mifa Campus's mentorship program as the top 5 projects in India among 62 submitted entries. The project was pitched in Mumbai at the AniMela festival, and as part of the 'Namaste Mifa - India Partner Pitch' at the Annecy Festival.
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The project was selected to pitch at the 'Official Mifa Pitches - Short Films' category at the Annecy Festival, being one of the top 41 projects chosen out of 760 submissions worldwide.
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The project won the 'Mifa Prize - Animation du Monde' at the Mifa Pitches 2024.
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We are currently seeking co-production, distribution and sales partners. If this project interests you, please write to us at info@studiomikudi.com, and we will be happy to share our pitch deck and teaser for your consideration.​
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Director
Pari Satarkar
Pari is an animator and illustrator based in Pune, India, and has worked in multiple roles in the animation and publication industries (magazines and children’s books). She harbours a deep passion for the natural world, and believes it is teeming with stories waiting to be told. She aims to develop original animated short films that delve into authentic Indian narratives and ecological themes.
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Find her work here!
