And Granny Would Dance
Producer
A film by Maryam Mohajer, produced by Animate Projects, with the support of the BFI, awarding funds from the National Lottery.
Marmar listens to the stories told by her grandmother’s friends as they play an illicit game of cards. Based on childhood memories and shared stories, And Granny Would Dance is a tale of love, grief and resilience.
Wins include: Grand Prize for Animation at Rhode Island International Film Festival 2024; Audience Award for Best Animated Short at Palm Springs ShortFest 2024; Best of Festival and Best Animation at Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2024; Best British Short Animation at Manchester Animation Festival 2024; Best British Film Award at the London International Animation Festival 2024; Best European Animation at Go Short Festival 2025; Audience Choice Award at Davis Feminist Film Festival 2025; Best Short Film at Cardiff Animation Festival 2026.