"Shapla" Wins "Best Super Short" in London

"Shapla" wins "Best Super Short" in London

Many congratulations to the makers of "Shapla", which was has won "Best Super Short" at the London Movie Awards. 

"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.   

Shapla has won many festival awards. 

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

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

Shapla

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 many festival awards:

• Best Super Short at the London Movie Awards 
• Finalist at the 2025 Rookies
• Best Animation at the EEFF
• Best Animation at the Makizhmithran Film 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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