Rahul Laishram is a Post Graduate student of Animation at the National Institute of Design, Ahmadabad. He was also a resource person for the Animation Workshop in Manipur (Feb 25-17 March 2012)
Why was "Tapta" chosen as the story for the animation film?
It was chosen mainly for its popularity.
Were you able to “see” the film in your mind before you started to work on it?
I was already working on a comic book version of the folktale. Therefore, the sequences were pretty much clear in my head. It was the treatment that remained flexible in my mind.
Did you consider the importance of including a tribal perspective in the animation project?
I did consider the importance of it but then it can be said that we haven't deviated much from it. If we are talking about the treatment, then yes, we could have been given more time to research a bit more on it.
Did you think of how others would view the fact that there was no tribal participation or involvement in the project?
It depends on what kind of "others" are there. Personally, I felt that the mediums used for the announcement of the workshop were not very efficient. Also, it's up to the individual to be interested in animation. We can't pull anyone into doing it. This might also prove that the number of interested people in animation are quite less.
Who is going to complete the animation film from Manipur?
Dr. R.K. Joykumar Singh has taken the responsibility to complete the film with his team of animators.
What is the underlying point of the “Tapta” story?
The story highlights the fact that fear is imaginary. The fear which is inflicted by the mere thought of how "Tapta" would be, carries the story forward in a series of events.
How does it translate across cultures? How will it be understood and received by people who are not from Manipur?
It's a lighthearted story that will cut across cultures. The suspense in the beginning and the unfolding of events will be quite entertaining for children.
Did you consider how to represent the contemporary situation in Manipur in the animation film project?
I did consider to represent the contemporary situation of Manipur but then, as it was a folktale animation film project and not an "adapted from folktale" project, it would have been unfair to have forced it in. There are possibilities though for future adaptations.
How did your performance in the workshop compare with the rest of the group?
I luckily got to finish the promo in a short period of time. My efficiency levels have increased in the workshop from before and I feel quite prepared for situations like these.
Will you be able to complete the animation film all by yourself?
Since, I am not the director, I can't. Potentially, yes.
Why was "Tapta" chosen as the story for the animation film?
It was chosen mainly for its popularity.
Were you able to “see” the film in your mind before you started to work on it?
I was already working on a comic book version of the folktale. Therefore, the sequences were pretty much clear in my head. It was the treatment that remained flexible in my mind.
Did you consider the importance of including a tribal perspective in the animation project?
I did consider the importance of it but then it can be said that we haven't deviated much from it. If we are talking about the treatment, then yes, we could have been given more time to research a bit more on it.
Did you think of how others would view the fact that there was no tribal participation or involvement in the project?
It depends on what kind of "others" are there. Personally, I felt that the mediums used for the announcement of the workshop were not very efficient. Also, it's up to the individual to be interested in animation. We can't pull anyone into doing it. This might also prove that the number of interested people in animation are quite less.
Who is going to complete the animation film from Manipur?
Dr. R.K. Joykumar Singh has taken the responsibility to complete the film with his team of animators.
What is the underlying point of the “Tapta” story?
The story highlights the fact that fear is imaginary. The fear which is inflicted by the mere thought of how "Tapta" would be, carries the story forward in a series of events.
How does it translate across cultures? How will it be understood and received by people who are not from Manipur?
It's a lighthearted story that will cut across cultures. The suspense in the beginning and the unfolding of events will be quite entertaining for children.
Did you consider how to represent the contemporary situation in Manipur in the animation film project?
I did consider to represent the contemporary situation of Manipur but then, as it was a folktale animation film project and not an "adapted from folktale" project, it would have been unfair to have forced it in. There are possibilities though for future adaptations.
How did your performance in the workshop compare with the rest of the group?
I luckily got to finish the promo in a short period of time. My efficiency levels have increased in the workshop from before and I feel quite prepared for situations like these.
Will you be able to complete the animation film all by yourself?
Since, I am not the director, I can't. Potentially, yes.
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