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World Festival of Animated Film /
2 to 7 June 2025
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Maatitel / Kerosene

STUDENT FILM COMPETITION 1

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Maatitel / Kerosene


Govinda Sao

India / 2024 / 8' 10''



Screenings


Tuesday, 03. 06.,
Cinema SC, 17:30 h
Thursday, 05. 06.,
Cinema SC, 15:30 h


Synopsis


The story frames a family of four. As parents prepare for dinner after a joyful day, an argument unfolds in front of their children, escalating to an unbearable intensity.

Govinda Sao


Govinda Sao is an animation filmmaker and illustrator from India. He graduated from the Animation Film Design program at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. His animated film Maatitel was recognized with the Lotte Reiniger Award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2024 and has been featured at various national and international film festivals. Govinda’s work spans illustration, animation project development, storyboarding, visual development, and graphic narratives, reflecting his passion for storytelling and design.

 

Director

Govinda Sao


Production

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad; Goia; Govinda Sao


Screenplay

Govinda Sao


Compositing

Ameya Agrawal


Sound

Thomas Hohl, Rohan Deep Saxena


Animation

Mouparna Barai, Rishav Mohanty, Akhil KT, Shantanu Karkare, Sampada


categories

STUDENT FILM COMPETITION 1