The seventh Qumi episode with the name of “Oilo” is a nominee of XVIII Russian Festival of Visual Arts in the category “Animation”.
The festival traditionally takes place in an all-year children’s camp and center “Orlyonok” with over 3000 young participants from all over Russia and abroad. The winners of the festival are chosen by the young jury while well-known actors, animators and directors are only presenters here.
“Oilo” tells the story of a small oil drop who is being chased by the vicious general from Shumi-Qumi tribe, who wants to use Oilo as fuel for his rocket. After finding out the cruel plan of the general the main Qumi characters – Yusi, Juga and Shumadan face him to save little Oilo. The story of the little oil drop found its way to the heart of the audience and the jury. According to the regulations of the festival both full-length and short movies can be nominees in the category “Animation”.
The Festival of Visual Arts is one of the most important projects for the youth in Russia. Its program includes the best examples of cinematography, animation, television and computer games available. This year the festival will take place on July 1-9.
