‘Mila‘ Animated Short Film to Premiere in the U.S. on September 2nd
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Los Angeles,โ CA -โ Insurgence, a digital indie film studio, has secured the U.S. distribution rights for Mila, a critically acclaimed animated short film.The release โis scheduled for september 2nd, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of โWorld โคWar II, offering a timely and โresonant cinematic experience. This impactful film promises toโค deliver aโฃ powerful message about the enduring strength of the humanโ spiritโ amidst conflict.
A โฃStoryโฃ Forged โin Personal History
Mila,written and directed by Cinzia Angelini,tells the story of a young girl โnavigating the horrors of World War II after losing โher โคfamily.Rescued by โขaโฃ compassionateโค woman,Mila findsโค solace and a path toward a new beginning amidst the devastation. The narrative is deeply personal for โAngelini,โ inspired by the experiences of her own mother, who lived through the bombing of โTrento, Italy, in 1943.”Iโฃ wont toโ showโ the impact that conflict has on innocent civilians, and especially onโข their children,” Angelini stated. “Most of all, โI seek to celebrate their โขstrength, resilience, and the hope that they cling to as they fight for their very survival.”
The film’s emotional core resonates with broaderโ themes โof trauma and recovery, mirroring findingsโฃ in psychological studies on the long-term effects of warโฃ on โchildren โข (UNICEF, โฃ2023). What do you think makes stories like Mila’s soโฃ universally compelling?
A Collaborativeโค Globalโฃ Effort
The production of mila was a remarkableโค feat of international collaboration. Spearheaded by Pixel โCartoon and ibiscusmedia, the projectโข evolvedโค into the largest self-reliant โขvirtual animation studio ever assembled, โuniting overโ 350 โขanimationโฃ professionals from 35 countries. Andrea โEmmes produced the film, while Valentina Martelliโฃ and Valerio โฃOss served as executive producers. Key sponsors included Aniventure, Cinesite, UNICEF Italy, Toonโ Boom Animation, SideFX, and Dog Head Animation.
The โcollaborative nature ofโค the project highlights theโ power of art to transcend bordersโข and unite individuals around โa sharedโ human experience.
Did You Know?
The production โteam wasโ strategically divided into four core groups based in the U.S.A.,โ Italy, Mexico, โand the United Kingdom, facilitating seamless communication and workflow.
Accolades and Recognition
Beforeโค its U.S.debut,Mila garnered significant recognition on โขthe international film festival circuit,accumulating over โฃ80 nominations and awards. Notable accoladesโข include:
| Festival | Award |
|---|---|
| St. Louis International โขFilm Festival | Best โof Fest audience Choice Awards – Online Bestโฃ Narrative Short &โค Best Animatedโ Short |
| Cartoons on theโค Bay | Best Animated Short |
| Salerno International Film Festival | Best Animated Short |
| Giffoni โฃFilm Festival | Gryphon Award – Best Short Film, โขElements +10 |
| Hollywood Women’s Film institute | Best Animated Short Film & Best โฃShort Film Director U.S. |
| ITTVโค Festival 2021 | Keneo Humanitarian Award |
| Via dei Corti | Dirty Dozenโ Award for Best Director |
| WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival | Platinum Remi Award |
These โคawards underscore the film’s โคartistic merit and its ability to connect with audiences on a profound emotional level. โข The film’s success โขalso reflects โขa growing gratitudeโข for animated shorts as a powerful โฃmedium for โstorytelling, as noted by the Academy of Motion โคPicture Arts and Sciences in its ongoing efforts to promote short-form filmmaking โค(Academy, n.d.).
“Mila reminds us that children are the most serious victims of war, and they should never have toโ endure them,” โsaidโข Niccolo Messina, CEO โof Insurgence. “Mila may be a short โfilm, but it is โincredibly โpowerful with a โstory that is both memorable and inspiring โคas much as it is a warningโฃ to thoseโ holding โthe reins of power. As we speak, children are facing conflict in every continent across the globe, andโฃ it โis vital that we bring this โฃimportant animated filmโฃ to the USโฃ market.”
Pro Tip:
Consider the past context when viewing Mila. understandingโค the realities of WWII โin Italy will deepen your appreciation forโ the film’s emotional weight andโค artistic choices. What impact do you โbelieve animated storytellingโ has on โคconveying historical events?
The enduring relevance of Mila lies in โฃits universal themes โฃof loss, resilience, and the search for โคhope in the face โof adversity. The film’s release comes at a time when global conflicts continue to โฃdisplace โฃand traumatize children, making its message โnotably poignant. The growing popularity of animated shorts as a medium forโค addressing โคcomplex social issues suggests aโ continued โdemand for stories that โฃoffer both artistic beauty and meaningful commentary.
Frequently Asked Questions About ‘Mila’
- What is ‘Mila’ about? Mila is an animatedโข short filmโข that tells theโฃ story of a young girl’s survival and resilience during โขWorld War II.
- Who directedโฃ ‘Mila’? Cinziaโค Angelini wroteโค and โdirected mila.
- When will ‘Mila’ โbe released in the U.S.? The film will be releasedโค in the U.S. โon โSeptember 2nd.
- What awardsโค has ‘Mila’ won? Mila has received over 80 nominations and awards, including Best Animatedโ Short at Cartoons on theโข bay and โthe platinumโข Remi Awardโฃ at WorldFest-Houston.
- Where can I watchโข ‘Mila’? Mila willโข be available onโข insurgence’s digital โคplatform.
- What inspired โthe creation ofโ ‘mila’? The โfilm was inspired โby โขthe director’s mother’s experiencesโ during theโ bombing ofโค Trento, Italy,โ in 1943.
We inviteโ you to share this story with your network,โ spark conversations about the film’s powerful message, โคand subscribeโข to our newsletter for more insightful content.โ Let’s amplify the voices of those who remind usโค of โฃour shared humanity.