Kazakh animated project wins special jury prize at international festival in US

The animated project KÖLEÑKE (18+) by the Kazakanimation creative association has won a special jury prize at the international Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology (PFCAT) in the United States, Report informs, citing the 24 KZ Telegram channel.

The film was honored in the horror animation category "For an unusual vision and creative craftsmanship."

The jury highlighted the project's signature style and original visual aesthetics.

KÖLEÑKE was created by screenwriter Yernar Tileyubayev, director Maksat Ayapov, production designer Dair Zhiyenkulov, and executive producer Nurzhigit Sultanberdi.

The main program of the festival also featured two other works by Kazakanimation - the folk-horror Su perisi and the drama Shańyraq. For both films, this marked their first presentation to an international audience.