Etaa sere, Maasai (05:36)
"Home is not far away when you're alive."
Beautiful journey of the Maasai life in a day.
A short animation exploring ways of Maasai life in a day. 'Etaa sere' means farewell greeting in Maa (Maa is their languages). I’ve been interested in Maasai culture and their way of life since I visited Kenya and Tanzania, and I want to make short animation video about Maasai ethnic group, especially how they've changed in a modern way, and what exactly 'modern' means.
Research with interviews with Maasai people, African museum, articles and books
Storyboard
Early morning in the forest, a baby Maasai is born and she/he grows up during a day following their traditional custom. When next day comes, there are people living in adopted way in the city and somewhere outside their home. Wherever they are, they will remain their own culture and pride in their mind.
Character design
Style frames develop
Directed by Haesu Shin
Soundtrack by Yoon Jang
Narration by Maasai Prince, Sara Ndiye
Sound mastering by Kyouman Kim
All of the singing and narration are from Olkiloriti Maasai villages, Kijungu, Kiteto, Manyara, Tanzania.
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