Dive into the extraordinary journey of Mano Animation Studios in the documentary series, “The Making of The Glassworker,” narrated by Director Usman Riaz.
This 12-episode series offers a compelling look at the decade-long journey to create Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated feature film. From the inception of Mano Animation Studios in Karachi to the international collaborations that shaped the project, each episode features insightful interviews with the team in Pakistan and abroad. Witness the challenges and triumphs of bringing traditional 2D animation to life in a place where such a dream seemed nearly impossible.
Official website: www.manoanimationstudios.com
Mano Animation Studios is Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animation studio, based in Karachi. The studio is run by its three partners, Founder Usman Riaz, Co Founder Mariam Paracha and CEO Khizer Riaz.
The studio gained recognition for its ambitious debut project, „The Glassworker,“ which will world premiere at Annecy International Film Festival in June 2024. The studio’s mission is to reinvigorate traditional animation techniques while fostering local talent.
The studio aims to have a seat at the table in the film and animation world and hopes to continue telling South Asian stories through its own unique perspective. The studio has offices in LA and Karachi.