Twist

An panda cub faces off against a stubborn jar of strawberry jam. Who will emerge victorious in this tussle?

Director Biography – Anoop Pillai

Born in Kerala, India, Anoop has lived in various parts of the world such as Mumbai, Dubai, Dammam, Manama, and most recently in Toronto. Alongside actively working on his own projects, he also assists fellow filmmakers in bringing their visions to life. Anoop’s second project, ‘TP Tango’, received two awards, including one for ‘Best Director’.

Anoop has a diverse portfolio. He has worked on over 10 projects, writing and directing six of them, which are currently in various stages of production. These include animation and live-action short films, as well as a feature project. He has also directed 2 French short films. He fondly recalls starting as a photographer and writing short stories on his personal blog, which sparked his passion for writing and directing.

Beyond films, Anoop has ventured into literary work, having authored three children’s picture books titled ‘Pinky-Boo and Gumberstonz Stories’, available on Amazon and other online platforms.

Director Statement

“Twist” is a short animation for younger children aged 3 to 8 years. The story centers around friendship and the message that we all need a helping hand at times.

In the film, a young panda cub wrestles with a stubborn jar of strawberry jam. The story captures her determination to open it and the timely help she receives in getting through this.

Growing up, I was captivated by classic cartoons like Tom & Jerry and Looney Tunes. Creating an engaging animated short has always been on my bucket list, and with Twist, I’m thrilled to bring that dream to life.

Twist

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