LOLLIPOP

Format: 2D Animated Short Film

Duration: 9 minutes

Lollipop is a stylistic 2d animated Drama which deals with childhood Trauma and healing.
It is the story of G, a balloon seller in a Panda themed carnival. One day he notices a young girl who reminds him of himself. This takes him on a journey into his past which brings out the trauma he had to face. He comes back to the present and a Lollipop plays a big role.
The question is, Is G any different from his tormentor and will he break the cycle of abuse?

The Team

Meet the graduates behind LOLLIPOP!

Director, Co-Producer, Writer, Art, Animator, Backgrounds, Editor

RIYAAZ ROY

Riyaaz Roy has worked in films of different mediums ranging from 2d, 3d to stopmotion and subjects ranging from commercial to more political ones. However, his main language is illustration, comics and frame by frame animation. Currently studying at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg GmbH Animationsinstitut, he aspires to wwork in the industry to gain more experience and contribute to mainstream / commercial projects which also have a social impact.

Producing

RAHUL KANUPARTHI

Rahul, born and raised in India, is a producer specifically for animated films. Rahul comes from a very diverse background: he studied economics and computer science, worked in IT and simultaneously gained practical experience in film and 3D animation. Both his Diploma films are slated to be released in April of 2026