Badr on the Moon
Spring Grants 2024 - Development Stage
Aisha Al-Jaidah, Kholoud Al Ali / TV Series / Jordan, Qatar / 52 min / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Animation, Fantasy, Youth, Adventure, Education
Synopsis
‘Badr on the Moon’ follows Badr, a curious young boy living with his parents on a moon colony. His daily adventures are shared with an inquisitive robot sidekick. Together, they explore Earth through their giant telescope, uncovering mysteries and answering questions that arise during their discoveries. But that’s not all! Badr’s circle of friends extends beyond Earth. Aliens from distant planets visit him regularly, joining in their escapades. These extraterrestrial pals play, learn, and share knowledge with Badr, making each encounter a delightful learning experience. In each episode, a seemingly simple event on the moon sets the stage for an interplanetary quest. Badr and his friends collaborate to find solutions, often involving Earth-based knowledge. Along the way, they tackle important topics such as recycling, energy conservation, and cutting-edge technology. ‘Badr on the Moon’ is a captivating blend of adventure, education, and fun. Young viewers will not only enjoy the thrilling lunar quests but also gain valuable insights into science, environmental awareness, and teamwork. Targeting preschoolers aged 2-5 years old, this animated series consists of 13 episodes, each approximately 4 minutes in duration, offering engaging storylines, character development, and educational content while keeping young viewers’ attention.
Credits
- Director
- Aisha Al-Jaidah, Kholoud Al Ali
- Screenwriter
- Kholoud Al Ali
- Producer
- Aisha Al-Jaidah
- Production Company
- Blue Penguin Animation
About the Director
Thanks to a scholarship awarded by the Supreme Education Council of Qatar, Aisha Al-Jaidah has pursued her dream of studying animation and graduated from Kingston University London as the first Qatari citizen to hold a BA Hons in Illustration & Animation. Her career in animation began professionally in 2010 at Al Jazeera Children's Channel as a senior animation producer, animating the first animated children's series created by a local in Qatar. This motivated Aisha to create and run her own animation company, 'Blue Penguin Animation,' where she directed and co-produced her first animated short film '1001 Days'. A winner of three festival awards, the film gained popularity in Qatar after being screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Aisha's love for animation is endless, and she continues to expand her knowledge and determination to develop upcoming films.
Already having fans and followers all over social media, Kholoud Al Ali is one of Qatar's most recognisable artists. She graduated from Qatar University with a BA in Art Education and continued this passion in her job, working for Jeem TV and Baraem since 2007. During her time there, Kholoud managed to expand her artistic skills and implement them into script writing and directing the animated series created locally in Doha. The series has successfully been on air since 2015, covering two seasons with a total of 26 episodes. She has recently completed two animated shorts and is not stopping there. Kholoud continues her talent of illustration for both young and old but has already immersed herself in the world of animation and directing.
Already having fans all over social media, Kholoud is one of Qatar's most recognizable artists. Graduated from Qatar university with a BA in Art Education, she went to work for Jeem TV in 2007. There Kholoud managed to expand her artistic skills and implement them into script writing and directing the animated series created locally in Doha. The series has successfully aired, since 2015 with a total of 26 episodes. She then directed 2 short animated films, produced by DFI. She is not stopping there as she has already emerged herself into the world of animation and directing.
Contacts
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Main Contact
Aisha Al-Jaidah
- Company:
- Blue Penguin Animation
- Email:
- aaljaidah@bluepenguinanimation.com