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Paper Planes
Vellum’s confidence erodes after losing his father and as sixth-grade graduation approaches, the local bullies try to keep him grounded while his small circle of friends do everything they can to lift him up.
Topics Covered
Bullying, Grief and Loss
Content Heads Up
Implication of the loss of a father
Representation
Parent, Child / Children, Animated and/or ambiguous
Film Style
Animation
Festivals & Awards
Reykjavik International Film Festival
Official Selection
2022
Marché du Film in Cannes
Animaze Animation Film Day Screening
2023
Humirah Sultani
Humirah Sultani is a self-taught creative from Calgary, Alberta. She is working on a project to redefine Hazara visual identity in the Afghan diaspora and co-developing a competition for Afghan Canadian youth to process intergenerational trauma through creativity. She is also a pediatric oncology pharmacist.
Sina Sultani
Sina Sultani is an 80-time award-winning writer, director, and producer. A member of the PGA and CMPA, he has worked with ILM and Sony on major films. He's in production on his first animated short and developing his first live-action feature.
