Ice Lolly mobile — vaishnaviladdha

Ice Lolly

An animated short about Hub, a curious child who believes money can conquer the world and sets out to change his life by stockpiling wealth.

3.25 mins | India | 2023
Production: Self-produced
Direction, Animation: Vaishnavi Laddha
Sound Design: Adarsh Aryan

Idea This story was inspired by The Dream, a poem I wrote in 2014 that questions the purpose of life.

Ice Lolly is a reminder to enjoy life's simple joys. It tells the story of Hub, a curious child chasing material things, only to discover the real happiness in life lies elsewhere.

Still Shots

Character Meet Hub, the heart of our story. He’s a curious and expressive child, with a heart-shaped head that shows his excitement and wonder. His chest is empty because his heart is on his head, symbolizing his deep emotions and endless curiosity. Hub isn’t just a character—he represents the journey of our story.

StoryboardsStoryboards & Color Script

Recognition
Ice Lolly has been screened in 10 festivals worldwide.