Threshold


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Creator/Artist: Anindya Kundu

Category: Animation Design

Document: P2 Project

Batch: 2009-2011

Source: India,   IDC IIT Bombay

Period:  2009-2018

Medium: Report pdf

Supervisor: Prof. Phani Tetali


Detailed Description

Threshold is an animated short film project that explores the concept of transition and change. A threshold represents an entrance or turning point that leads to a new state or experience. Although such moments are often accompanied by difficulty and pain, they result in profound transformation. The film seeks to capture the emotional and psychological challenges associated with being in a state of transition. The narrative follows a young man working as a trainee in a start-up company, earning a low salary due to limited experience. Having moved from a peaceful town, he is confronted with harsh realities such as overwhelming traffic, makeshift meals, an offensive workplace environment, and isolation. While he manages to survive these circumstances, his self-esteem gradually erodes. The abrupt shift from a nurturing home environment to the demands of professional life becomes overwhelming, leading him to seek comfort in memories of the past. Resolution emerges when he realises that sharing joy with others is the only way to overcome loss. The film reflects a broader paradigm shift experienced when individuals move from the safety of home and campus into the challenges of earning a livelihood. It portrays the struggle to overcome intimidation by circumstances and the search for balance and harmony during periods of inevitable change.