Mila (upcoming film)

Mila is an upcoming CG animated short film written and directed by Cinzia Angelini and produced with Andrea Emmes. It follows the story of a little girl whose life takes an unexpected turn during World War II. The film is a volunteer-based project that features the largest independent virtual animation studio ever created consisting of 350 animation professionals from 35 countries. After the announcement of the new partnership with Cinesite Studios, the film was set to be released in 2021 but was delayed.[1]

For the 2020 drama film with the Greek title "Mila", see Apples (film).

Mila
Directed byCinzia Angelini
Written byCinzia Angelini
Produced byAndrea Emmes
Music byFlavio Gargano
Production
companies
Running time
18:20 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • Italy
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom

Plot

Mila is a little girl who loses her family during the war. Thanks to a young woman who comes to her rescue, Mila survives a devastating bombardment. Her only possessions are a worn-out hat and a tattered carousel ticket. Mila and the woman manage to get through the war-torn night. Confronted with their losses and drawn together through their ordeal, they find salvation in each other and leave to build a new life together.

Background

Director Cinzia Angelini stated that her motivation to create Mila laid in the commitment to spread awareness over child war victims and take action to prevent it from happening to more children. ″Mila is set in my mother's hometown, Trento, Italy, and is the story of a girl and two women, caught in the bombing of Trento in 1943. I want to show the impact that conflict has on the innocent civilians, and especially, on their children. Most of all, I seek to celebrate their strength, resilience, and the hope that they cling to as they fight for their very survival. This girl, now a woman, who inspired me to create this movie, was a child of WWII. She is also my mother.″[2] ″The Mila Family wants to prove that ‘cartoons’ can successfully enlighten all age groups on serious, real world issues.″ [3]

Production

Early development work on the Mila film started in 2010 [4] while the official production kicked off in 2011.[5] In 2012 the team behind Mila consisted of 140 volunteers from over 20 countries. The first production studio to come onboard with the project was Pixel Cartoon which helped secure the financial support of the Trento Film Commission and Fondazione Cassa Rurale in Trento, Italy. Afterwards the studio IbiscusMedia joined the team and contributed in promotion and media coverage.[6]

Over the years, the project gathered sponsors and partners including Autodesk, Toon Boom Animation, SideFX,[7] and Dog Head Animation which was responsible for the 2D end credits.[6]

Throughout the production of Mila, 350 artists from 35 countries volunteered for the project. The Mila team comprised four core groups – U.S.A, Italy, Mexico, and United Kingdom. Professional artists in Italy, Australia, India, France, Belgium, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Spain and more contributed in a variety of ways voluntarily.[6]

In September 2019 Cinesite announced their partnership with the project to complete the production of Mila. The film was projected to be released in 2020.[8][9][5] However, the production is now aiming to show in festivals in 2021.[10]

Music

The original score of the film is composed by Flavio Gargano[11] and was recorded live by the Haydn Orchestra of Bolzano and Trento, Italy.

References
  1. "Cinzia Angelini's 'Mila' Gives an Animated Voice to Children of War".
  2. "Help Crowdfund A Trento-Based Animated Short Film About War Through The Eyes of a Child". SAN FRANCISCO, ITALY.
  3. "Around the world with Mila: Writer (and Director) Cinzia Angelini – Animated Views".
  4. "Press release" (JPG). milafilm.com. 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  5. "Cinesite will complete production on Mila, a film made by volunteers in 35 countries". Cartoon Brew. October 2019.
  6. "Short film interview: Mila the creation of a short animated movie". VFX online.
  7. Stories, Local. "Meet Cinzia Angelini – Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide".
  8. "Mila CG Animated Short by Cinzia Angelini Secures Support From Cinesite to Complete Production". 15 September 2019.
  9. "Cinesite Mila Animated Short". Cinesite. 12 September 2019.
  10. @milafilm (25 October 2020). "#NewTrailerRelease Thx to350+ volunteers/35 countries around the world @PixelCartoon Ibiscus Media @Cinesite…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. "The MILA Story is Personal to Me Because it Was Inspired by What My Mother Went Through During WW2 in Italy by Animator Cinzia Angelini". 3 June 2016.
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