Kumartuli | An Animated Short Film (2023)

After his skilled potter grandfather, Tapas Chandra Pal, passes away before completing his annual orders for Durga Puja, Rupak takes up the trade to fulfill the outstanding orders despite his lack of experience. With time running out, Rupak faces a daunting challenge to honor his grandfather's
legacy and keep his family's pottery business alive. Will he be able to do it?

‘Kumartuli’ is a 3D animated short film made by Tamoghna Sarkar at UnitedWorld Institute of Design, Ahmedabad for his Graduation Project.

Selected Honors and Festivals :

3D Animation Winner at ASIFA IAD International Animation Day, 2023
3D Animation Winner at International Short Film Festival on Cultural Tourism, 2023
Official Selection and Quarter Finalist at Student World Impact Film Festival, 2023
Official Selection at First-Time Filmmaker Sessions, 2023
Official Selection at Animated Expressions Expo, 2023
Official Selection at Chaturbhuj: UID Animation Film Fest, 2023
Official Selection at Never Ending Story Film Festival, 2023
Official Selection at Himachal Short Film Festival, 2023
Official Selection at Cineaste International Film Festival of India, 2024
Best Film at CultureCinema (C2F2), 2024
Official Selection at Goa Short Film Festival, 2024
Best Student Film at West Bengal Short Film Festival, 2024
Official Selection at Canada China International Film Festival, 2024
Official Selection at Kerala Short Film Festival, 2024
Official Selection at Pune Short Film Festival, 2024

Credits:

Directed and Written By : Tamoghna Sarkar
Visual Development by Tamoghna Sarkar, Rudraneel Dutta, Ishant Gawand, Shreeya Pore.
Mentored By : Hirock Roy
Voice Over Artists - Achintya Sarkar, Tamoghna Sarkar, Soma Sarkar, Srimith Bakshi
Music Credits - Mahisasuramardini - Part - 1 by Saregama