"Shapla" Wins Best Animation at Paris Film Awards

"Shapla" wins "Best Animation" at Paris Film Awards

Many congratulations to the makers of "Shapla", which has won "Best Animation" at the Paris Film Awards.

"Shapla" was created by our graduating class of animation students. "Shapla" was directed by Ruksar Rowza Aziz and produced by Charlie Seeviour.  Erica Sanches was the art director and Tom Price composed the original score.  This is its second festival award. 

Shapla

Shapla

Shapla tells the story of Priya, a young woman who attempts to bring back her partner, Shapla, with the use of her power over water.  In the process, Priya nearly brings ruin to the land around her. 

Software

Shapla was animated in Toonboom Harmony and edited in Adobe Premiere Pro. 

Shapla Credits

• Ruksar Rowza Aziz – Director, Storyboards, Character Design , Layout, Lead animator 
• Charlie Seeviour – Producer, Storyboards, Animator , Cleanup  
• Erica Sanches – Art Director, Character Design, Backgrounds, FX 
• Tom Price – Score 
• Shekinah "Kyi" Raymundo – Background Art
• Chieri Kagata – Animator 
• Kam Penderly – Lead Compositor, Colour 
• Amy Husted – Colour, Compositor  

Tutor

The project was overseen by Escape Studios tutor Rebecca Perrone.

Industry Feedback

Industry Feedback was generously provided by animation director Will Lloyd Cook from Blue Zoo. 

Shapla at IMDB

You can find Shapla here at the IMDB

Festival Success

Shapla has won two festival awards:

• "Best Animation" at the Paris Film Awards
• "Best Super Short" at the NYC Film Awards

Shapla at Escape Studios Showcase

You can find Shapla at the official Escape Studios Showcase here. 

Shapla at the 2025 Rookies

You can find Shapla at the 2025 Rookies here. 

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