Author: elephanttribe

Zarina: Animation Promo | Film

by elephanttribe

It’s been a long journey leading to this moment and even a longer one awaits us. We’re very happy to share our short, although, significant achievement – a sneak peak into what will be our first completed animation movie “Zarina”. She started as a dreamlike idea that quickly transformed into a rough pen-on-paper sketch. Now she moves and smiles and has rouge on her cheeks. It’s a wonderful feeling to watch her grow and we hope this little girl inspires you as much as she inspires us every day.

Zarina – The Red Umbrella, Excerpt from Animation Film Script

by elephanttribe

“A red umbrella drifts lonely through the forest, dancing its way around the trees.

A little girl is lying curled up inside the umbrella. She watches with pure facination stars and the tops of trees float across the deep night sky. The stars move so fast it is impossible to count them.

Suddenly a big shadow flashes past in front of her view. Perplexed Zarina sits up inside her umbrella and looks around. Nothing… As she looks back in front of her, she shudders at the sight of a big black crow sitting comfortably on the handle of her open umbrella.”

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Zarina – About Animation

by elephanttribe

“The blink of an eye, gentle blowing of the hair, the first uncertain step…. and she lives! Animation is a miraculous process. It is a tale of birth and growth. Does one feel like God, when the slightest move of their hand determines whether the character smiles or frowns, how bright the sun shines and at which speed the autumn leaf falls on the ground? Creating animation is a humbling experience. It is a privilege, yet a big responsibility. You become responsible for every line you draw, every color you spill, every frame you extend. And …. I have to admit, at times it feels like a house full of restless toddlers crawling uncontrollably in all directions. You get hold of one of them and another one slips out of your hands! And yet in this house of madness, when a child utters their first word or takes the first step, it warms your heart and moves you deeply. Every single time. That is how I feel about the fascinating and fantastic world of animation…. “

Muslima Gulyamova

ElephantTribe.org

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Donation from Toon Boom – Message of Gratitude

by elephanttribe

Our heartfelt thank you to Toon Boom Animation for their generous donation!

A subscription to the amazing software Toon Boom Harmony opens for ElephantTribe.org yet another door to the massive, exciting, boundless and adventurous universe of animation.

Your faith in us inspires us to keep moving forward with more passion, determination and gratitude!

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“Memories” premieres on Youtube and Vimeo | Film

by elephanttribe

Growing up, Katherine Vintersborg always wondered why her grandfather only wanted the “holes” of the Danish Butter Cookies that she baked every year for the holidays.

Based on a story by Kathrine Vintersborg

Starring Anastasia Barinova

Narrated by Muslima Gulyamova

Directed by Henrik Frederiksen

Music by Moby, Mistake (Davide Rossi Re Work Instrumental)

Edited by Martina Albanelli

Chia, the SUPER food!

by elephanttribe

Chia, a native seed from Mexico and Guatemala, has been cultivated since pre-Colombian times by the Aztecs. Recently it has been rediscovered as a Super-food with many beneficial and crucial properties for our body.

Here are some tasty and easy ways to incorporate this amazing super seed in your daily diet

Breakfast

Lunch

Sweets

Known benefits of Chia seeds

  • Energy boost
  • Vegan
  • Gluten free
  • No flavor
  • Helps to reduce food cravings
  • Higher source of fiber: 2 times more than oats
  • Helps to reduce food cravings
  • High in OMEGA-3 : 8 times more than Salmon
  • High in Proteins : 2 times more than any vegetable
  • High in antioxidants  : 3 times more than blueberries  (Anti-aging )
  • High in Potassium : 2 times more than a banana
  • High in calcium: 5 times more than milk
  • Magnesium: 15 times more than broccoli
  • Iron: 3 times more than spinach