Biwy on the International Festival Circuit
Biwy – Blood Sampling with a Smile began as an educational animation created to help children approach blood tests with less fear and more understanding.
What followed was something we did not expect: the film travelled through the international festival circuit, receiving multiple official selections and awards along the way.
From Educational Film to Festival Selection
Although Biwy was not conceived as a traditional festival short, its story and visual approach found an audience well beyond its original context.
The film was selected by several international festivals, including Athens Animfest, Catharsis International Film and Video Festival, Harrogate Film Festival, Romford Film Festival, and the European Cinematography Awards.
It was also recognised by The European Independent Film Award (EIFA), where it went on to become a winner.
An Unexpected Recognition
For us, that journey made the project even more special.
Biwy was first and foremost created to communicate something clearly and sensitively to children. Seeing that same film connect with international festival audiences and juries was an unexpected and very rewarding recognition.
It showed us that a project with a very specific educational purpose can still travel far, find new audiences, and be appreciated for its storytelling and animation.
A Small Butterfly That Travelled Far
Those festival selections became an important chapter in the story of Biwy and a memorable moment for Racoon Studio.
The project later grew beyond its first episode, but this initial film will always have a special place for us: a small educational animation that ended up travelling much further than we ever imagined.
You can discover more about Biwy, its story, and the creative process behind the project on the dedicated project page.
Not bad for a small butterfly.