Roar
Synopsis
A short story about a girl called Anya, who is bullied at school. One night her low self-esteem turns itself into a monster which disrupts her in her sleep. The scaring business takes an unexpected turn, and Anya finds herself with a new - albeit reluctant - friend.
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CGI 3D Animated Short: "Roar" - by Olli Pekka Saarenkylä
Type: Featurette • Published 2019-01-26
Top Cast
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- Director
- Sofia Eskola, Mikke Larmala, Nea Kontio, Lotta Koskelo, Elina Pentikäinen, Olli-Pekka Saarenkylä, Riina Pääkkönen
- Screenplay & Story
- Lotta Koskelo, Sofia Eskola
- Original Score
- Katja Ylhäinen
- Original Title
- Roar
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sofia Eskola, Mikke Larmala, Nea Kontio, Lotta Koskelo, Elina Pentikäinen, Olli-Pekka Saarenkylä, Riina Pääkkönen
Lotta Koskelo, Sofia Eskola
Katja Ylhäinen
Mikke Larmala
Mikke Larmala
Department Leadership Roster
Mikke Larmala
Director of Photography
Sofia Eskola
Director
Mikke Larmala
Director
Nea Kontio
Director
Lotta Koskelo
Director
Elina Pentikäinen
Director
Mikke Larmala
Editor
Olli-Pekka Saarenkylä
Director
Riina Pääkkönen
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roar
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What is Roar about?
A short story about a girl called Anya, who is bullied at school. One night her low self-esteem turns itself into a monster which disrupts her in her sleep. The scaring business takes an unexpected turn, and Anya finds herself with a new - albeit reluctant - friend.
Who directed Roar?
Roar was directed by Sofia Eskola, Mikke Larmala, Nea Kontio, Lotta Koskelo, Elina Pentikäinen, Olli-Pekka Saarenkylä, Riina Pääkkönen.
Who stars in Roar?
The principal cast of Roar includes Ranja Omaheimo.
When was Roar released and how long is it?
Roar was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Roar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roar was composed by Katja Ylhäinen.