Animating Passion: Mansi Maheshwari on 'Bunnyhood,' Festivals, and Future Dreams part 1
In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome you to an inside look at breaking into the film industry, with a special focus on the highs, lows, and creative challenges that come with it.
Today, we’re joined by the talented Mansi Maheshwari, director of Bunnyhood, an animated horror comedy that earned acclaim at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, taking third place in the prestigious La Cinéf category. Fresh from her master’s in directing animation at the National Film and Television School, Mansi shares her journey of bringing Bunnyhood to life, from concept to festival spotlight.
We’ll dive into her inspiration for the film—a personal tale of trust, told through a playful yet eerie lens—and the unique stylistic choices she made, including vintage cell animation techniques. Mansi also opens up about the challenges of working with a team of international artists, the demanding production process, and lessons learned along the way. And for anyone dreaming of a career in animation, she offers a candid take on the reality of job hunting in this field.
By the end, you’ll not only have a new appreciation for the craft behind animated storytelling but also a sense of the determination it takes to make it in the competitive world of film festivals.
So, settle in and let’s get rolling on this creative deep dive with Mansi Maheshwari on Breaking In.
A MedShake Studio production.
In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome you to an inside look at breaking into the film industry, with a special focus on the highs, lows, and creative challenges that come with it.
Today, we’re joined by the talented Mansi Maheshwari, director of Bunnyhood, an animated horror comedy that earned acclaim at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, taking third place in the prestigious La Cinéf category. Fresh from her master’s in directing animation at the National Film and Television School, Mansi shares her journey of bringing Bunnyhood to life, from concept to festival spotlight.
We’ll dive into her inspiration for the film—a personal tale of trust, told through a playful yet eerie lens—and the unique stylistic choices she made, including vintage cell animation techniques. Mansi also opens up about the challenges of working with a team of international artists, the demanding production process, and lessons learned along the way. And for anyone dreaming of a career in animation, she offers a candid take on the reality of job hunting in this field.
By the end, you’ll not only have a new appreciation for the craft behind animated storytelling but also a sense of the determination it takes to make it in the competitive world of film festivals.
So, settle in and let’s get rolling on this creative deep dive with Mansi Maheshwari on Breaking In.
A MedShake Studio production.
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