Ian
“A story that will move us”
Synopsis
Ian was born with cerebral palsy. All he wants is to make friends, although it seems impossible to achieve when discrimination and bullying keep him away from his beloved playground. However, this young boy is determined and won't give up easily. The emotional animated short film shares a story about a boy with a disability called IAN. Ian's mother created IAN foundation to fight against the lack of information and knowledge that often lead people with disabilities to be bullied and isolated. The short Ian rises from the need and goal of this foundation to reach every home with an inclusion message. Sheila, Ian's Foundation founder and works to make society understand that when talking about inclusion there is no time to waste. This award-winning film was written and produced by Gastón Gorali and Oscar winner Juan José Campanella's Buenos Aires-based animation studio took home the top prize at LA Shorts International Film Festival and several major international awards.
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**Award Winning** CGI Animated Short Film: "Ian" by Fundacion Ian
Type: Clip • Published 2018-12-05
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 2018
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Goldfarb
- Screenplay & Story
- Gastón Gorali
- Original Score
- Pablo Borghi
- Original Title
- Ian
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Mundoloco Estudios, Fundación Ian
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Goldfarb
Gastón Gorali
Pablo Borghi
Juan Elias
Abel Goldfarb
Juan José Campanella, Gastón Gorali
Department Leadership Roster
Abel Goldfarb
Director
Gastón Gorali
Producer
Juan Elias
Director of Photography
Abel Goldfarb
Editor
Gastón Gorali
Writer
Mauricio Vides Almonacid
Production Design
Mariana García Navarro
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ian
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What is Ian about?
Ian was born with cerebral palsy. All he wants is to make friends, although it seems impossible to achieve when discrimination and bullying keep him away from his beloved playground. However, this young boy is determined and won't give up easily. The emotional animated short film shares a story about a boy with a disability called IAN. Ian's mother created IAN foundation to fight against the lack of information and knowledge that often lead people with disabilities to be bullied and isolated. The short Ian rises from the need and goal of this foundation to reach every home with an inclusion message. Sheila, Ian's Foundation founder and works to make society understand that when talking about inclusion there is no time to waste. This award-winning film was written and produced by Gastón Gorali and Oscar winner Juan José Campanella's Buenos Aires-based animation studio took home the top prize at LA Shorts International Film Festival and several major international awards.
Who directed Ian?
Ian was directed by Abel Goldfarb.
Who stars in Ian?
The principal cast of Ian includes Not specified.
When was Ian released and how long is it?
Ian was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Ian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ian was composed by Pablo Borghi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ian?
Ian holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).