Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Take a behind-the-scenes look at "Shadows", the highly acclaimed 2D animated short film, directed by Rand Beiruty and produced during his Ciclic Animation residency in France. ✨
Inspired by the true story of Ahlam, an Iraqi teenager who fled her country, the film explores her journey with sensitivity and emotion, blending realism and fantastical elements to convey her memories, fears, and intimate emotions. The bold colour palette creates a striking contrast between the raw narrative and childhood fragility.
It premiered at Annecy 2025 and has been selected for several international festivals. "Shadows" showcases the meticulous work of a committed creative team, including talented Polish artist Marta Magnuska, who shaped the film's visual identity.
🕯️"Shadows" is an homage to resilience, empathy and the power of animation to tell sensitive and universal stories. An unforgettable experience where each image transports the viewer into a deeply human, intimate and poetic world.
This Making of is part of our collection in partnership with The Animation Showcase, bringing together films presented at Annecy 2025 and now eligible for the Oscar season.
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Take a behind-the-scenes look at "Shadows", the highly acclaimed 2D animated short film, directed by Rand Beiruty and produced during his Ciclic Animation residency in France. ✨
Inspired by the true story of Ahlam, an Iraqi teenager who fled her country, the film explores her journey with sensitivity and emotion, blending realism and fantastical elements to convey her memories, fears, and intimate emotions. The bold colour palette creates a striking contrast between the raw narrative and childhood fragility.
It premiered at Annecy 2025 and has been selected for several international festivals. "Shadows" showcases the meticulous work of a committed creative team, including talented Polish artist Marta Magnuska, who shaped the film's visual identity.
🕯️"Shadows" is an homage to resilience, empathy and the power of animation to tell sensitive and universal stories. An unforgettable experience where each image transports the viewer into a deeply human, intimate and poetic world.
This Making of is part of our collection in partnership with The Animation Showcase, bringing together films presented at Annecy 2025 and now eligible for the Oscar season.
@pianosanofilms
#annecyfestival #iraq #makingof
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FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL NETWORKS
► Website : annecyfestival.com
► Facebook : facebook.com/annecyfestival
► Instagram : instagram.com/annecyfestival
► Tik Tok : tiktok.com/@citedelanimation
► Flickr : flickr.com/photos/94915094@N06
