My Friend in the Jingle Truck 2023

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Directed & Animated by Sima Naseem
 

Set in Karachi Pakistan, a little girl meets a magical bird in a traditionally painted truck. She embarks on a captivating adventure by entering the painted world, immersing herself in Pakistani culture and heritage while learning valuable lessons about friendship and letting go. Utilizing a combination of stop motion and 2D animation techniques, the film captures the essence of being immersed in the intricate details of handcrafted Pakistani artwork.

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This film, a celebration of the traditional South Asian art form of "truck art" was directed and animated by Sima Naseem. It received recognition by winning the award for Best Animation at the Muslim International Film Festival.

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