Paper Planes

    Vellum’s confidence erodes after losing his father and as sixth-grade graduation approaches, the local bullies try to keep him grounded while his small circle of friends do everything they can to lift him up.

    Topics Covered
    Bullying, Grief and Loss
    Content Heads Up
    Implication of the loss of a father
    Representation
    Parent, Child / Children, Animated and/or ambiguous
    Film Style
    Animation
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    Festivals & Awards

    Wreath
    Reykjavik International Film Festival

    Official Selection

    2022

    Wreath
    Marché du Film in Cannes

    Animaze Animation Film Day Screening

    2023

    Filmmaker

    Humirah Sultani

    Humirah Sultani is a self-taught creative from Calgary, Alberta. She is working on a project to redefine Hazara visual identity in the Afghan diaspora and co-developing a competition for Afghan Canadian youth to process intergenerational trauma through creativity. She is also a pediatric oncology pharmacist.

    Filmmaker

    Sina Sultani

    Sina Sultani is an 80-time award-winning writer, director, and producer. A member of the PGA and CMPA, he has worked with ILM and Sony on major films. He's in production on his first animated short and developing his first live-action feature.

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