出発時はいろいろと気が重かったのだが、いざ来てみれば映画祭ならではの出会いが幾つもあって、やはり来て良かったと思った。その中でも『ガラス職人』の存在は予想以上に大きなもので、今回は同作を巡る様々なサプライズに全て攫われてしまった感がある。 #ひろしまアニメーションシーズン

ひろしまアニメーションシーズン2024で日本初お披露目された『#ガラス職人（仮）』(原題：The Glassworker)はElles Filmsが配給予定です！😳 上映はかなり先になってしまいますが、弊社自社配給作品はウクライナアニメ #ストールンプリンセス に続き2作品目！！

乞うご期待‼️ 日本語字幕付き予告編(HAS2024) youtu.be/mNQ1NDxRWIc?si… ＞ひろしまアニメーションシーズン2024で日本初お披露目された『#ガラス職人（仮）』(原題：The Glassworker)はElles Filmsが配給予定です！😳

The Glassworker (2024)

The Glassworker (2024) English and Urdu Posters

Pakistan has released its first hand drawn animation film, The Glassworker. The birth of Mano Animation Studios is Pakistan’s latest move in reviving its film industry. But with barriers like censorship and a lack of funding, could Pakistan be the new home for anime?

Loved reporting and producing this! Thank you to Usman Riaz from ManoAnimationStudios for speaking to me about your new film and ryan from Skwigly | Animation News, Interviews, Podcasts for discussing what this means for Pakistan’s film industry 🇵🇰

#bts process of hand drawn animation 🎨 #TheGlassworker is screening in select cinemas across pakistan🍿

watch how hand drawn animation comes to life 🎨 #TheGlassworker is screening in select cinemas across pakistan🍿

Glassworker fanart ✨🎀 #glassworker #manoanimations

My process for ‘The Glassworker’ starting with the storyboards I drew, highlighting the action, character design and shot composition. I like to specify the keyframes for the shots I am extremely particular about. In this case, I was animating these particular shots myself.

watch how hand drawn animation comes to life 🎨 #TheGlassworker is screening in select cinemas across pakistan

the sounds of #TheGlassworker part III 🔊 listen to these sounds come to life in cinemas across pakistan! 🍿

watch how hand drawn animation comes to life 🎨 #TheGlassworker is screening in select cinemas across pakistan

The Making of The Glassworker | Full Documentary A 90-minute documentary capturing the decade-long journey of creating Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated feature, narrated by Director Usman Riaz. youtu.be/rxAOUJt1PaU

Honored to announce that ‘The Glassworker’ is an Official Selection at the Sitges Film Festival of Catalonia. Premiering in Spain at one of the world's top genre festivals is a privilege, I can't wait to share our film with the Sitges audience! Charades Manuel Cristóbal 🇪🇦

‘The Glassworker’ Selected as Pakistan’s Official Submission for the 2025 Oscars variety.com/2024/film/glob…

I’m thrilled to announce that The Glassworker will have its California premiere at Lightbox Expo 2024 on October 25th! The day includes two special events: 1. Panel Discussion: I’ll be interviewed by Disney legends Tom and Tony Bancroft about the making of The Glassworker. 📅

“The Glassworker is a breathtaking, emotional story that will resonate deeply with audiences of all ages. We are honored to bring this cinematic gem to U.S. theaters,” said Watermelon Pictures Co-Founder Hamza Ali. Announcements Coming Soon deadline.com/2025/05/waterm…