Pakistan's first animated film "The Glassworker" trailer released

Pakistan’s first 2D animated film “The Glassworker” trailer has been released by Mano Animation Studios. Usman Riaz has directed this first Pakistani hand-drawn film. He previously directed the short film “The Waves.”

The Glassworker will hit screens on July 26, 2024, in Pakistan. It is a family movie with screenings at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and the Cannes Film Market. However, the film production team has not announced its release for international screens.

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The Glassworker trailer introduces us to the son of a glassworker, Vincent who manages a glass workshop in a setting inspired by Pakistan. British actor Sacha Dhawan voiced for Vincent.

It is a family-friendly film about young Vincent and his father Tomas, who own the best glass workshop in Pakistan. It shows how their lives become upside down by an upcoming war in which they have no desire to participate.

Their world collapses. Their father-son bond faces trial when an army colonel and his young daughter, Alliz arrive in their village.

Hence, the trailer shows the story of The Glassworker, Pakistan’s first animated film is ambitious. It portrays themes of love during warfare, ethical issues, and the process of creating glass art.

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Moreover, Tony Jayawardena, Anjili Mohindra, and Art Malik provide voice roles. Worldwide Production company Awedacious Originals led by Delhi Crime producer Apoorva Bakshi produced this film.

The production team comprises Apoorva Bakshi as an executive producer and Khizer Riaz and Manual Cristobel as producers. However, Mariam Riaz, a Mano Animation Studios partner, is the art director of The Glassworker.

Film Director Usman Riaz said he started this journey ten years ago. Nobody thought it was possible. Although it is hard for him to put into words how it feels to have the movie debut at Annecy 2024 alongside some of the greatest animated movies ever made.

The Glassworker has the potential to be the kind of picture that raises awareness of the Pakistani film industry worldwide. If the audience receives narrative and aesthetic portray well at this year’s film festivals. So, there is a good chance of Glassworker for an Oscar nomination in the Best Animated Film Category.