Animating Passion: Mansi Maheshwari on 'Bunnyhood,' Festivals, and Future Dreams part 2
In this episode, I’m thrilled to bring you an insider’s perspective on navigating the world of international film festivals, featuring all the excitement, challenges, and revelations that come with it.
Today, we’re joined by the talented Mansi Maheshwari, director of Bunnyhood, an animated horror-comedy that recently earned acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival, securing 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 unforgettable Cannes experience, from connecting with filmmakers across the globe to representing Indian talent on an international stage.
We’ll dive into her thoughts on Cannes itself—a whirlwind of meeting directors from every corner of the world and the powerful sense of pride she felt visiting the Indian Pavilion, where she was embraced by a supportive network from her home country. Mansi also opens up about her vision for the future, the competitive demands on today’s animators, and her dreams of exploring new forms of storytelling, including Bollywood-inspired comedies and feature films.
For those wondering about animation as a career, Mansi offers a refreshingly honest take on the skills, discipline, and creative resilience needed to succeed. She shares advice on developing your story’s core, balancing aesthetics, and answering the tough questions that come with directing in animation.
By the end, you’ll not only gain a new perspective on the dedication required for filmmaking but also insight into the vibrant, ever-evolving world of animation through the eyes of an emerging director.
So, settle in and join us on this inspiring journey with Mansi Maheshwari on Breaking In.
A MedShake Studio production.
In this episode, I’m thrilled to bring you an insider’s perspective on navigating the world of international film festivals, featuring all the excitement, challenges, and revelations that come with it.
Today, we’re joined by the talented Mansi Maheshwari, director of Bunnyhood, an animated horror-comedy that recently earned acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival, securing 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 unforgettable Cannes experience, from connecting with filmmakers across the globe to representing Indian talent on an international stage.
We’ll dive into her thoughts on Cannes itself—a whirlwind of meeting directors from every corner of the world and the powerful sense of pride she felt visiting the Indian Pavilion, where she was embraced by a supportive network from her home country. Mansi also opens up about her vision for the future, the competitive demands on today’s animators, and her dreams of exploring new forms of storytelling, including Bollywood-inspired comedies and feature films.
For those wondering about animation as a career, Mansi offers a refreshingly honest take on the skills, discipline, and creative resilience needed to succeed. She shares advice on developing your story’s core, balancing aesthetics, and answering the tough questions that come with directing in animation.
By the end, you’ll not only gain a new perspective on the dedication required for filmmaking but also insight into the vibrant, ever-evolving world of animation through the eyes of an emerging director.
So, settle in and join us on this inspiring journey with Mansi Maheshwari on Breaking In.
A MedShake Studio production.
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