‘Us Again’ “Behind the Scene”

Asifa India presents Disney’s animated short film ‘Us Again’ “Behind the Scene” on 10 December

ASIFA India received its official charter on November 25, 2000, and it aspires to the same ideals and goals as the international organization.

Animation Film Festival like International Animation Day which is celebrated annually, by staying true to the spirit and upholding one of its mottos of blending art and technology, making available invaluable knowledge and information, ASIFA India throughout the year, arranges several free workshops, namely the CG-Meetup. Regularly conducted since January 2006, one of the main aspects of these Meetups is creating a free, open to all platform for interaction and networking which has seen the active participation and support of the industry.

ASIFA India is Celebrating International Animation Day 2021 with three days of power-packed
programs running over the 26th, 27th, and 28th October. Legends of animation, games and VFX will give master classes on topics ranging from traditional art techniques to cutting edge
technolog. This year, Asifa India is excited to bring experts from Disney as a part of its IAD’21 celebrations. They are inviting everyone to experience a ‘Master class’ and ‘Behind the Scene’ from the Award-winning animated short film Us Again from Los Angeles, US. It is an amazing opportunity to interact with the top rated crew of Disney’s animated short film – Us Again.

Us Again is an American 3D computer-animated short by Disney Animation, directed and written by Zach Parrish and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Asifa India presents Us Again ‘Behind the scene’ on 10 December.

Here are the details:

Topic – Dance to the Tune of Disney’s animated short film – Us Again

Date – 10 December 2021

Time – 8.30 pm-10.00 pm IST

You will meet director Zach Parrish, producer Bradford Simonsen and other team key team members including Suki Lee, who will take you to the behind the scenes of the mesmerizing film. Us Again is the first original theatrical short film produced by Disney since 2016. In the 90-minute session, they will have experts share their work – including writing, making of the film, and a Q&A where you can have a meaningful conversation!

Here’s the official Us Again synopsis:

Set in a vibrant city pulsating with rhythm and movement everywhere, an older man and his wife rekindle their youthful passion for dance, life and each other on one magical day. The years melt away as the joy of dancing propels them across the exciting cityscape of their youth and revives fond memories and ambitions.

Director Zach Parrish (head of animation on Big Hero 6, and director of the Disney+/Short Circuit film, Puddles) taps into his personal story and love of dance, and joins forces with award winning choreographers/dancers Keone and Mari Madrid (World of Dance champions), and acclaimed composer Pinar Toprak (Captain Marvel), to create this experimental musical fantasy. Brad Simonsen, associate producer on Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Ralph Breaks the Internet, and Encanto, served as producer.