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Pause and Play

Date : 29 August 2025 & 30 August 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Venue : KNMA, Saket

About the Event

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Join us for a two-day animation workshop that guides you through the art of bringing characters to life, inspired by the expressive world of Moomin.

Led by animator Salil Shail, Pause and Play is crafted for participants aged 16 and above, welcoming aspiring animators, illustrators, design students, art enthusiasts, or anyone curious about how movement tells a story.Over two immersive sessions, you’ll engage with the emotional and physical language of Moomin, the beloved creation of Finnish artist Tove Jansson.

Day one focuses on character study and motion fundamentals exploring poses, gestures, timing, and the subtle rhythm that defines Moomin’s personality.

On day two, participants dive into the animation process planning, blocking, and creating a short looping sequence that captures a moment of quiet wonder: Moomin discovers something magical under a leaf.

Audience Takeaways:

• Understand Moomin's unique movement style through reference-based sketching
• Learn principles like squash and stretch, arcs, and softness in motion
• Develop a thumbnail storyboard and timing plan for your animation
• Animate a loop with guidance and personalized feedback
• Explore how to build emotion and storytelling through light, rhythm, and restraint

Come pause, play, and bring gentle stories to life—frame by frame.

While you're here, explore the first-ever Moomin presentation in India - “Moomin 80 - The Door is Always Open” at KNMA Saket and let it inspire you!

About the Artist

Salil Shail is an animator and creative storyteller with over two decades of experience in animation, design, and visual storytelling. His expansive career spans international animated series, feature films, games, and immersive educational content, having worked with studios such as Disney, Nickelodeon, Genius Brands, Reliance Animation, and many others.

Salil specializes in 2D/3D animation, storyboarding, and production design, blending classical techniques with cutting-edge AI tools and game engines like Unity and Unreal. He is the founder of Oxymora Studio, where he leads the creation of original IPs and client-driven narratives across formats.

A passionate educator and mentor, Salil has conducted animation workshops at institutions such as NIFT, Apeejay Institute of Design, and Kiran Nadar Museum of Art. His teaching emphasizes emotional resonance, gesture, and storytelling through movement—making animation accessible and deeply expressive for all learners.