Pickles
Section: Beyond the Childhood Horizon
Director: Ania Kaspi Shema, Miri Dochikian / Israel / 2023 / 8 min
Hebrew / Czech subtitles, English subtitles
I am a director, screenwriter and founder of Studio Anka Productions, specializing in creating promotional videos and animation films for companies and organizations. I started my career in 2004 as a web programmer and gradually transitioned into a freelance designer and animator. In 2013, I founded my own studio and have been involved in all aspects of content development, script writing, directing, and project management. I have a B.Sc. in computer science and have taken several acting and directing workshops, including a Laban and Chubbuk method acting workshops I am fluent in Russian, Hebrew, and English and have served as a computer applications supervisor and operator in the military.
A creative and experienced professional, this individual has a passion for the arts and a strong background in graphic design and animation. With a degree in cinema and animation from Sapir College, he has honed his skills and gained a deep understanding of the industry. Over the years, he has worked at a number of prestigious companies and studios, including ANKA studio, where he currently serves as an art director. With a strong portfolio of work and a dedication to his craft, this individual is well-positioned to continue making a positive impact in the field. After graduating from Sapir College with a degree in cinema and animation, Miri has worked in a variety of roles, from graphic artist at a printing house to designer and animator at a video production company. At her current position as an art director at ANKA studio, where she has been for over a decade, she directed hundreds of animated videos for commercial customers. Her first short animated film “The Elevator” was released in 2016 and was screened at several festivals around the world.
A young immigrant in Israel tries to bond with a local boy to feel she belongs in the new society.
This film screens as part of the programAn Evening with Animations 2.