Toon-i-esta 2016 – 3 Days of Fun, Films and Frolic from Thakur ToonSkool

Toon-i-esta 2016 – 3 Days of Fun, Films and Frolic from Thakur ToonSkool

Toon-i-esta 2016, the 3^rd edition of the animation film festival from Thakur ToonSkool Advanced Animation Academy, was a roaring success with more competitions and participants and much greater degree of fun and frolic! The ‘Harry Potter’ theme and adaptation of technology added to the magic quotient and made it a unique experience for the participants.

The event was organized over three days to accommodate more competitions, including sporting events, which were introduced for the first time. There were 5 different competitions in all – Short Film, Fine Arts, Gaming, Performing Arts and Sports. The event got kicked-off with Fine arts, Sports and Gaming on 28^th Nov. It continued with Performing Arts  (Round 1) and Short Films on 29^th Nov. and culminated with Performing Arts (Final) and Prize Distribution on 30^th Nov.

Every student who participated was given the Toon-i-esta app and shown the augmented certificates and stickers, at the registration counter. Student volunteers at the desk forwarded the app and showcased the poster. This created an avalanche effect on the participants subsequently showcasing it to their friends and teachers in their colleges.

The following films received the Awards for student film production:

1. Documentary – 1st Prize – Money Talks – Techno India University, Kolkata
2. Live Action –    1st Prize – Line of Thoughts – Poornima University, Jaipur
3. 3D Animation –  1st prize – ISA – Thakur Toonskool Advanced Animation Academy, Mumbai

Mr. Yatin Karyekar of Munna Bhai MBBS and Bajirao Mastaani fame was impressed at the student work on posters and the event.

Bollywood Choreographers Vaibhav, Ghuughe, Yo highness, Famous crew and Mannan Sachdeva judged the dances while Kunal Pandit and Prachi Papaiya judged the singing competition.

The event was promoted using attractive Posters, Winner’s and participation certificates and Tickets, designed by Thakur Toonskool Advanced Animation Academy. Using the theme ‘Harry Potter’, the collaterals were augmented with the messages ‘Welcome to another year at Tooniesta’, ‘Goodluck’, and ‘Congratulations’, from the Movie.

The event received an overwhelming response with over 2500 students from 16 colleges across Mumbai, including TP Bhatia and Shailendra Education Society, attending it. Registrations for most of the competitions had to be closed as they crossed the intake capacity.

The fashion show by Thakur College students, in the end, gave the event an even more exciting end.