
I am not afraid!
2022
Synopsis
A film for the youngest children about fears in the dark and the discovery that there are many things you need not be afraid of, if you know what they are.
During a game of hide and seek Vanja leaves the bright living room and enters a dimly lit courtyard, which has far too many dark corners, weird shadows and strange noises. To overcome their fear, Vanja turns into a dangerous tiger!
Mission
"I Am Not Afraid!" is a 2022 animated short film directed by Marita Mayer, co-produced with the German animation company Fabian&Fred.
The film is designed for young children, addressing common fears of the dark and the unknown.
Through the character of Vanja, who transforms into a tiger to confront their fears, the film encourages children to face and overcome their anxieties by understanding and reimagining them.
The film employs digital 2D animation to create a visually engaging narrative that resonates with its young audience.
By portraying Vanja's imaginative approach to fear, the film aims to empower children to confront their own fears with creativity and courage.
"I Am Not Afraid!" has been selected for several international film festivals, including Berlinale - Generation KPlus in Germany and Animac Animation Festival in Spain, reflecting its global appeal and relevance.
About the film
"I Am Not Afraid!" (Norwegian: "Jeg er ikke redd!") is a 2022 animated short film written and directed by Marita Mayer. This 7-minute digital 2D animation is a co-production between Norway's Trollfilm AS and the German animation company Fabian&Fred.
The film is designed for young children, addressing common fears of the dark and illustrating how understanding can alleviate these anxieties. The narrative follows Vanja, who, during a game of hide and seek, ventures from a well-lit living room into a dimly lit courtyard filled with dark corners, strange shadows, and unfamiliar noises. To conquer these fears, Vanja imagines becoming a fierce tiger.
Marita Mayer, born in 1976 in Hamburg, Germany, has a background in Cultural Management and Education from the University of Hildesheim. She specialized in drawn animation at the Animation School Hamburg. Her graduation film, "Be Nice," was screened at various international festivals and won audience awards at Flensburg Short Film Festival and Wiesbaden Short Film Festival in 2010. Mayer has worked on several 2D and stop-motion productions and served as the program manager for five editions of the Fredrikstad Animation Festival in Norway. In August 2018, she relocated to Dovre, Norway, to work on Anita Killi’s short film "Mother Didn’t Know." "I Am Not Afraid!" marks her directorial debut.
2022
Zlín International Film Festival for Children and Youth
Spectator Prize Award for Best Animated Film
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