PHOOL DEi
Written, Directed and Animated by Kartik Mahajan
Award Winning 2D Animated Short Film
Located in the fictional realm of Dev Bhoomi and nestled among majestic mountains, the narrative of the story is about the festival of flowers that celebrates the culture and togetherness of Uttarakhand, seen from the perspective of a small girl Medha as she goes on a Magical and an Adventurous journey to collect flowers for her village before it turns into a ghost village.
Language: Hindi and Garhwali
Genres: Adventure, Magical, Maturation, Tragic, Pahadi and Indian
What began as a classroom assignment on the forgotten festival of flowers in Uttarakhand soon evolved into a passion project deeply rooted in the region’s rich heritage. The story Phool Dei gained depth and nuance from firsthand observations of the changing landscapes of Uttarakhand’s villages and cities.
Written, Directed & Animated by: Kartik Mahajan
Guide: Pramod Kumar Marshal
Sound Designer: Abhimanyu Salil
Music: Pandavaas
Characters of Phool Dei
From character design to every individual flower, the essence of Uttarakhand is captured, both in terms of inspiration and in stylization. Prioritizing simplicity in terms of animation while still holding to its authenticity, the film breathes life into not just the human characters but also the landscapes. The spirits of the mountains, depicted in the film, echo the mystique and warmth inherent in every Pahadi (people from Mountains).
Main Character: Medha Negi
Guides: Spirit of Mountain, Phulla & Phulli
Trailer of PHOOL DEi
Making of PHOOL DEi
The process of making a self funnded solo graduation project. and the showcasing it to the global audience across the world.
Director's Statement
2D Animated short film "Phool Dei" apart from being my Graduation Project from National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh is also a testament to my love for animation and a heartfelt dedication to the beautiful souls of Uttarakhand.
The film stands as a vivid and emotional ode to Uttarakhand, spotlighting the delicate balance between preserving its legacy and confronting contemporary challenges. The film not only shows the beautiful cultures and festivals of Uttarakhand but also the deep-rooted bond between a community and its homeland.
With themes of change, adventure, magic, and the undeniable force of nature, “Phool Dei” is both a tribute to Uttarakhand’s traditions and a poignant commentary on the challenges it faces.
Storyboarding & Colour Scripting
2D Animated short film "Phool Dei" apart from being my Graduation Project from National Institute of Design,
Planning and field Research
2D Animated short film "Phool Dei" apart from being my Graduation Project from National Institute of Design,
THE WORLD OF DEV BHOOMI
Introduction to the frictional world of Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand, Designed from the core for our fictional characters to showcase a whole new Uttarakhand.
World Building
What began as a classroom assignment on the forgotten festival of flowers in Uttarakhand soon evolved into a passion project deeply rooted in the region’s rich heritage. The story Phool Dei gained depth and nuance from firsthand observations of the changing landscapes of Uttarakhand’s villages and cities.
Written, Directed & Animated by: Kartik Mahajan
Guide: Pramod Kumar Marshal
Phool Dei is been selected and awarded in more then 50 Film Festival Globally, having 250+ Screenings World Wide and is been praised by everyone.
FiLM SEQUENCES
Breaking down all whole film into sequence with different styles and themes based to the mood of the story of Phool Dei
Film Sequence
What began as a classroom assignment on the forgotten festival of flowers in Uttarakhand soon evolved into a passion project deeply rooted in the region’s rich heritage. The story Phool Dei gained depth and nuance from firsthand observations of the changing landscapes of Uttarakhand’s villages and cities.
Written, Directed & Animated by: Kartik Mahajan
Guide: Pramod Kumar Marshal
Phool Dei is been selected and awarded in more then 50 Film Festival Globally, having 250+ Screenings World Wide and is been praised by everyone.
