A year ago, this time I had no idea what is Stop Motion! In September, while I was thinking and researching for my Final Major Project, I came across the idea of making a film about Kolbaran. However, I knew that I won’t be able to travel to Kurdistan and even if I could, as a student I wasn’t able to make a film in a very dangerous mountain. The alternative option was to make an animation. After a quick research I realised that how much I could connect with stop motion animation.
I always loved art (painting, sculpture, design, architecture and Fashion), I also love storytelling, but more importantly I love filmmaking. In that moment, I strongly believed that this is a real match making in heaven.
Making a decision to work on a stop motion animation short film without any background was a huge step. I knew from day one that I will face lots of obstacles but I was persistent and determine to take the risk and make an experimental film.
9 months later, I still excited about this project. I’m not saying my project is the best ever animation, but what it matters is how much I learned throughout this process. From building a puppet and the set, to lighting and using the software, and more importuning telling a story, directing and animating, all were joyful.
Rengin 