The Route animation, written and directed by Babak Beigi, has received the Jury’s Special Award at the Insomnia International Animation Festival in Russia, praised for its psychological depth and relentless dramatic exploration.
What is The Path animation about?
According to IBland’s news, Directed and written by Babak Beigi, The Route animation is a short animated film produced by Sarang Film and The Big Studios, with international distribution by Raft Film. The project has garnered acclaim for its dark psychological narrative and artistic execution, with Beigi also contributing as character designer, storyboard artist, animator, compositor, and editor.
Recognition at Insomnia Festival
Held in Russia, the Insomnia International Animation Festival awarded The Route animation the Jury’s Special Mention. According to the festival’s jury, the film stood out due to its “merciless psychology and unrelenting quest for dramatic experience.”
Past Festival Highlights
The Route animation was previously selected for renowned international festivals including:
- Animafest Zagreb 2024
- Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2025
Both festivals acknowledged the film for its bold narrative style and visual storytelling.
Film Credits
- Director/Writer/Editor/Animator: Babak Beigi
- Producers: Raha Zandieh, Pouria Khalaj Tehrani, Babak Beigi
- Background Artist: Denag Malekian
- Sound Design: Zohreh Alizadeh
- Composer: Tohid Forouzan
- Public Relations: Farank Ghanbari
Source: Mehrnews