Jannal Pari

2026 | 2m 37s | 3D Animation | Fantasy |

A fairy’s purpose is to help humanity, and by doing so, they gain their full wings. One night, Lilac, a curious voided fairy, flies over a city and becomes enthralled by a building. As she catches glimpses into the lives inside, she wonders whether she can bring joy and peace to the residents.

About the film

Jannal Pari is a 3D animated fantasy short that explores curiosity, wonder, and the emotional connections between people and the spaces they inhabit. The film follows Lilac as she observes a building full of lives, inviting reflection on empathy, belonging, and quiet acts of care.

Artist statement

Alisha Engineer: My practice focuses on the creation of 3D props and character assets that balance visual quality with efficiency for industry workflows. I am interested in how form, topology, and surface detail can work together to produce assets that are both aesthetically engaging and technically optimized for production environments. Working primarily in Autodesk Maya and ZBrush, I approach modeling as both a technical and expressive process, where clean geometry and thoughtful design support storytelling and performance. My work is informed by my Indian heritage, my upbringing in Dubai, and my experiences in Vancouver, shaping a perspective that values clarity, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity within digital production.

Maithili Dhure: I’ve always been drawn to the idea of sonder and the interconnectedness of our lives. I enjoy exploring themes of humanity and telling stories that highlight the struggles and joys that define what it means to be human. Growing up surrounded by fantasy media and fairytales, I’ve found that 3D animation allowed me to bring this vision to life through the story of a fairy who discovers and helps humanity.

Manasa Srikanth: I have been passionate about creating art for as long as I can remember, and learning how to create through 3D has been a wonderful learning experience. Visual storytelling has always been where I find my motivation lies, and I have loved exploring that through 3D, specifically look development. 

About the filmmaker

Alisha Engineer is an Indian-born, Dubai-raised 3D artist based in Vancouver. She holds a Bachelor of Media Arts from Emily Carr University of Art + Design and specializes in Autodesk Maya and ZBrush, creating expressive work that blends storytelling with strong visual form.

Maithili Dhure is a 3D animator based in Vancouver. Born and raised in Mumbai, she moved to Canada to pursue her passion for animation. She holds a Bachelor of Media Arts from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, where she majored in 3D Computer Animation with a specialization in lighting and look development. Her professional experience includes freelance work as a 3D modeler, creating and texturing assets for games. In addition to freelancing, she has collaborated with peers on the short film Trashy Taste, further expanding her creative and technical expertise.

Manasa Srikanth is a 3D Artist born Toronto, ON, to immigrant parents from South India, now living in Vancouver, BC. She is studying 3D Computer Animation at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, with a focus on look development and. Her love for the art of animation comes from a passion for storytelling through creativity, and how to explore it. 

Credits

Directors
Maithili Dhure, Alisha Engineer, Manasa Srikanth

Music Composer
Jaithra Mallipeddi

Sound Design
Aamiya Shetty, Medhavi Mahesh, Maithili Dhure

Animation
Annette Li, Christy Pham, Anh Nguyen, Clayna Esteva

Rigging
Eunsoo Baek

Modeling
Alisha Engineer, Maithili Dhure, Adrian Kok, Manasa Srikanth, Jenny Han, Liana Cheng, Tammy Park, Clayna Esteva

Lookdev
Maithili Dhure, Manasa Srikanth, Alisha Engineer, Adrian Kok, Jenny Han, Utpalakshi Sharma, Yuqi Hang

Lighting:
Maithili Dhure

Compositing:
Maithili Dhure, Alisha Engineer

FX
Kaiya Chow, Manasa Srikanth, Maithili Dhure

Illustrations
Sherly Vermont Kwerni

Contact and links

Email
msdhuregmail.com, alishae304gmail.com, manasasrikanth17gmail.com

City
Vancouver, BC, Canada