Pics : Acclaimed Animation and Short Filmmaker Varun Mehta gets honored at ICFFI 2018

Acclaimed Indian Short and Animation Filmmaker Varun Mehta's film Environmental Festival - A Step towards awareness was recently shortlisted in the International Children's Film Festival in Lucknow. The film was screened in the main gala auditorium along with a theatre especially meant for children. The film was very received and Varun was honored by the comittee and organizers of the Film Festival. Check out the Exclusive Video Below.

The Film Festival was organized by City Montessori School of Lucknow which is considered to be one of India's biggest School chain. There were a number of films that participated during the festival from both national and International levels. Varun's film was screened on 12th of April. Environmental Festival - A step towards awareness has also been screened at the International Nature Film Festival in Hungary last year.

My Film 'A Dream That Defined Science' to be Screened at Film Festival

Happy to share that my film 'A Dream that Defined Science has been shortlisted and selected to be screened at the 7th National Science Film Festival in Kolkata February 2017              

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Animation shall always remain my first love – Varun Mehta

krishnayadav Mar 24, 2015 Film, Lifestyle

Varun Mehta Animation Short Films

Independent short and animation filmmaker Varun Mehta is all set to bring the third season of “All India CG Digital Art Competition” this year. The competition was founded in 2012 to be held on a yearly basis to promote digital art. While the first season saw a live event, the next event was held online. This year, Mehta promises to make it more “innovative” than the last two seasons.

Also, his short film ‘My Last Visions’ shall also see its release in summer. Reportedly the social cause based issue film has developed a reasonable buzz over the Internet. Also, this year would mark the inaugural year of the first “Mobile Motion Film Festival” to be held in Zurich, Switzerland. Varun has contributed to the festival and has received an official Invitation to attend the same.

The young talent shall also begin working on his next animated project “The Hope” this year as well. When asked about this He told us –“Animation shall always remain my first love. The reason that I pick up short films is they are far simply accessible and easier to develop where an animation film takes a lot of time from a “mere idea” to the “final output”.

The filmmaker has won numerous National and International awards to this date. He describes his journey as ‘Pleasant’ and further elaborates that he feels like a ‘learner’ at this point. “The best part about being an Independent Creator is that you are free to form your own idea and you can even find an audience too. What should remain Intact is the dedication to make it happen” – says Mehta.

Varun Mehta - Animation and Short Filmmaker Biography

This blog is for Animator and Filmmaker Varun Mehta who is popularly known for his animated shorts that won International Acclaim - The short films include - Crystal Ball, Save Trees, The Unknown World and The Wonder Stone. He is also the owner of 'Wiz Animation Studio'

Varun Mehta is an Indian Animator and Filmmaker being recognized for his three Internationally acclaimed popular short films ‘Save Trees’, ‘The Unknown World’ and ‘The Wonder Stone’. Always interested in the world of Cartoons and fantasy since Childhood, he discovered the animator in himself when he grew up. Hailing from Aligarh, Varun completed his education by achieving Honors in MA [English Literature] from B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra in 2010. Varun Mehta drew inspiration from art at an early age. Surrounded by art he started obsessively drawing on the walls of his house, tables and on any canvas he could find. Mickey Mouse and Aladdin became his best companions. Taking his passion for drawing further he began to create digital paintings using the computer. This deepened his interest in animation which became his artisitic mission.

His biggest success till date has been his short film ‘The Unknown World’ winning for Best film at the ‘Buzzgoo’ International Short Film Festival at Columbus, GA, USA in 2012. Before winning at Buzzgoo, Mehta had his first stint with fame at the 2009 HP You and You contest. His Crystal Ball special effects video secured him a winning spot in this competition. This victory motivated him to stand on his own feet as an Independent artist.

His next success was ‘Save Trees’ a 3D Animated film about Deforestation. It was screened at ISFFI (International Short Film Festival of India 2011) and it won the First Green Go Film Competition in Hungary in December 2011. It was also screened at Budapest Toldi Cinema for the same competition.

His Children’s film ‘The Wonder stone’ which revolves around 6 ordinary school kids and an alien stone that comes to earth with a message to protect earth earned him Victory at Film Skillet International Film Festival at US in August 2012. The Film won the cash prize of $ 2000 and an Aluminium certificate.

The Unknown World has just ensured a second place in this year’s Film Skillet International Animation Contest in US. Varun Mehta has been felicitated for his work in ‘The Unknown World’ many times in various cities and states. He is now working on his films ‘The Hope’ and ‘The Survivor’ that will release by this year’s half end.

Varun Mehta runs a production house called ‘Wiz Animation Studio’ in Aligarh City.

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The Wonder Stone Wins Summer International Film Challenge 2012

The Wonder Stone Wins Summer International Film Challenge 2012

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Animation Galaxy :  http://www.animationgalaxy.in/events_varunmehta_thewonderstone_filmskillet.htm

Interview to Animation Boss ONLINE PORTAL

INTERVIEW given to ANIMATION BOSS WEBSITE on Animation and its growing Apsects.

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INTERVIEW To Animation Boss

After the success of the movie, The Director of the movie was invited for a Special Interview with Animation Boss. One of India's most popular online portal on Animation and VFX. Varun shared his expierences and the challenges he faced during the movie.

The Wonderstone gets Thumbs Up from the audience

Film maker Varun Mehta enlightening interview to Animation-Boss

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CHILDREN'S MOVIES ARE ALWAYS SAFE ROUTES TO TAKE - VARUN MEHTA

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'THE WONDER STONE FINALLY ARRIVES' MYNEWS.IN


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MOVIE PREMIERE - WITH UNIQUE STYLE

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Ever attended a Movie Premiere where the director is himself the host and organizes everything from scratch. In a limited time, Its always difficult but Director Varun Mehta believes in taking challenges and gets successful in tackling them. Not only did he complete a long movie of 1 hour 5 minutes all by himself on time but also he organized the movie premiere successfully.

The premiere of the wonder stone happened at Aligarh City on 28th December 2011. The cast and the crew alongwith their guardians came to grace the event along with media persons. Varun’s high school teachers came to bless him and were astonished with the way he had progressed. Animation Institute like MAAC also attended the premiere with high spirits appreciating the children and their talents.

2011 saw a lots of children’s movies making waves. Stanley kaDabba, Chillar Party, Ra.one all did well at the box office. When we asked Varun about the growing number of children movies. He replied –‘I am very happy with this progress, people should not care about the result and should make movies on children more and more. I liked Ra.one as it had Great Visual Effects and animation But I would be much happy if the film had been message oriented as it was promoted as a children’s movie.

The Wonder Stone’s story is about an alien stone that comes to earth with gifted superpowers and gives it to 6 ordinary children. What follows next is the series of action, adventure and a message at the end. The film was recently screened at ‘International Children’s Film Festival at Chennai’.

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PICS - PREMIERE OF 'THE WONDER STONE'

Premiere of The Wonder Stone - OFFICIAL PICTURES

Film ‘The Wonder Stone’ directed by Varun Mehta finally saw its premiere on 28th December 2011 at Shakti Nagar, Aligarh. The Movie has been in news for portraying a strong story based on Children with universal appeal. The film talks about an alien stone that gets discovered by some children and they get super human abilities from it. Some of them gets confused either to use them or not, some are frustrated with the changes, and some uses them in a bad way. But ultimately, the motive comes out that the stone was actually guiding them towards saving the planet.