Imaginastudio wins the Swiss Animation Industry Award at Fantoche
Imaginastudio's animated film to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Faculties of Medicine and
Biosciences at UNIL is awarded the prestigious SAIA at the Fantoche International Animation Film Festival.
This series of 3 one-minute films, animated by Aurélien Malagoli, introduces viewers to three fascinating research projects presented in an accessible and engaging way through creative animation and a thoughtful script.
Since 2018, the Swiss Animation Industry Award - SAIA for short - has been presented in collaboration with the Swissfilm Association for the best commissioned animated film. The winners also receive a nomination for the Edi Award.
The festival jury praised the film, saying, "This year's top award goes to a spot that shows creative excellence in every way. With compelling storytelling and writing, dazzling narration, refreshing humor and admirable mixed-media art direction, every detail - from the rich graphics to the playful animation to the sound design - has been carefully crafted. Above all, the originality of the concept and the innovative approach to the theme make this work truly outstanding. It not only fulfills the brief, but is also very entertaining."
Successful scientific popularization
Imaginastudio has succeeded in popularizing science in an entertaining way by dealing with complex topics such as coexistence in urban areas, the overprescription of medicines or the life of bacteria. The narrative voice of Lucas Thorens, presenter at RTS, known for programs such as "Pentagruel" and "Dis, pourquoi ?", brings additional humor and pedagogy to the film.
This award confirms the talent of Imaginastudio and its expertise in the production of high-quality animated films. It also underlines the importance of scientific popularization and the use of animation as an effective means of communication. This success is a great recognition for the entire Imaginastudio team and for UNIL. It puts the spotlight on the creativity and dynamism of the animation scene in French-speaking Switzerland.
Imaginastudio has mastered the art of telling stories through images. Since 2007, the team of around ten creatives has been designing tailor-made films, ranging from award-winning short films to effective advertising campaigns. Based in Lausanne, the studio has established itself at the intersection of communication and film in the Swiss audiovisual landscape, offering creative and compelling content for an increasingly discerning audience. Their work has been recognized at prestigious festivals and events such as the GRAND Prix de la création romande, the Meilleurs de la Pub as well as in the film world at the Swiss Film Awards and even the César.
