Civilization Of Equality
Fall Grants 2023 - Post-Production Stage
Ibrahim Albuainain / Short Narrative / Qatar / 4 min / Original Language: English / Interests: Music, 3D Animation
Synopsis
‘Civilization of Equality’ is a short, stop-motion animated musical reflecting true equality’s beauty. A plethora of well-known and much-loved species join the animal chorus from their respective habitats worldwide. As their individual calls and melodies gradually converge, they harmonize acapella style to deliver a breathtaking song that reminds us that we must live in peace and harmony regardless of who we are or how we look.
Credits
- Director
- Ibrahim Albuainain
- Screenwriter
- Ibrahim Albuainain, Louis Hayward
- Producer
- Ibrahim Albuainain
About the Director
Ibrahim Albuainain is a writer, art director and filmmaker from Qatar. He has embraced art since childhood, and he has always wanted to understand the magic of cartoon animation and stop-motion. He dedicated many years to learning and experimenting with various techniques to make animatable puppets. His works focus on promoting positive human behaviour and children empowerment. His first stop-motion film, 'The Last Drop of Oil' (2012), was an official selection in many film festivals, such as the Family Film Festival in Hollywood and Douban Film Festival in Seoul. The film won a title at Ras Alkhaimah in 2014. Ibrahim is a grantee at Doha Film Institute for his short animated films 'Smile You Deserve It' and 'Civilization of Equality'.