Pakistan’s first hand-made animated film ‘The Glassworker’ debuts at Annecy International Festival

Studio Ghibli fans, this one’s going to win your hearts! Another international feat for the country, Pakistan’s first hand-made animated feature, The Glassworker, has been selected at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Festival 2022 for the category ‘Work In Progress.’

The category acts as a barometer for future standout awards and box office successes and it's an honour that a Pakistani animated film, with its limited market, has made the cut and was showcased at a big platform! The category has previously featured Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse, Klaus and How to Train Your Dragon 2 as well. 

The Glassworker is directed by Usman Riaz under the banner Mano Animation Studios. Riaz took to his social media to share a glimpse from the showreel that will debut at the international film festival.