Sunday, May 25th, 11:00-12:30pm
City Cinema (Club Room)
In this 1.5 hour workshop, visiting animation filmmaker Subarna Dash will provide an intimate workshop on the lyrical and poetic potential of animated storytelling. Through an in-depth exploration of her creative process, Subarna will share how she approaches animation as both an art form and a poetic language—blending abstraction, emotion, and narrative.
Participants will gain insight into her unique style and artistic methodology, from conceptual development and scripting to visual design and execution. The session will feature a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her acclaimed animation “The Girl who Lived in the Loo” with a focus on transforming abstract ideas into expressive animated sequences.
Designed for animators, filmmakers, visual artists, and creative storytellers, this workshop offers an inspiring look into the intersection of image, idea, and movement.
Subarna Dash
Subarna Dash is an animation filmmaker based in India. She’s an alumna of the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata. She was recognized as a Berlinale Talent (2025) and was awarded as one of the 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow (2022) by the Ministry of I&B. Her films have been screened and awarded at prestigious festivals such as Berlinale, TIFF, SXSW, Annecy, and others. Her films usually deal with themes of the body, identity, and isolation with a touch of wit and humour.
Admission is free, registration required. Please register by email: info@beskopbhutan.com
The Girl Who Lived in the Loo
Short film “The Girl Who Lived in the Loo”, which stole the hearts of audiences at many festivals around the world will be presented in the DIFF on the Road programme on Saturday, 24 May at 11:00.
