Thejas Murali
thejasm162003@gmail.com
Thejas Murali
thejasm162003@gmail.com
Dream of Flight by Thejas Murali - BA (Hons) Animation Uclan Graduate Project 2025
Dream of Flight
The idea behind Dream of Flight came from my interest in telling simple but emotional stories using handmade animation. I chose to use paper cut-outs and hand-drawn backgrounds to create a personal and creative process. Working frame by frame helped me stay closely connected to the story and gave the film a warm, handmade feeling. The story is about a child who struggles to fly a kite but finds success through a dream. This shows how imagination, belief, and not giving up can help us overcome challenges.
I wanted the dream world to be colourful and full of life to show the difference between reality and hope. It’s a way of showing that even small dreams can give us strength. By choosing stop-motion and traditional techniques, I wanted to prove that simple visuals and stories can still have strong emotional power. In today’s digital world, I felt it was important to show the beauty of slow, thoughtful work. This project helped me grow as an artist, and it reflects my passion for storytelling that feels honest, creative, and full of heart.
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