Unicorn Black
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| Founder | Haroon |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.unicornblack.com |
Unicorn Black is an animation production company founded in 2012. Unicorn Black's pioneer project is the Pakistani 3D Animated TV Series Burka Avenger.[1][2]
Founded and run by producer, director and music star Haroon, the company works on a wide range of creative and innovative projects.[3]
Unicorn Black provides digital production services for TV series, films, commercials, music videos, animated shorts and other associated products. The production pipeline includes the creation of concept art, illustration, storyboarding, matte painting, 3D animation, and post production services.
Productions
Animated TV Series
| Name | No of Episodes | Duration | First Airing Date | Countries Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burka Avenger Season 1 | 13 | 22 mins | July 28, 2013[4] | Pakistan,[5] India and Afghanistan |
| Burka Avenger Season 2 | 13 | 22 mins | February 1, 2015 | Pakistan, India and Afghanistan |
| Burka Avenger Season 3 | 13 | 22 mins | June 22, 2015[6] | Pakistan[7] |
| Burka Avenger Season 4 | 13 | 22 mins | December 20, 2015[8] | Pakistan[9] |
| Quaid Se Baaten | 2 | 3 mins | August 14, 2013 | Pakistan |
Other Projects
- Polio comic book for polio health workers in Pakistan. 40,000 copies of the comic book have been distributed across Pakistan.
- 3D Animated Public Service Message (PSM) produced as part of UNICEF's Hand Wash Campaign
Awards and accolades
| S. No. | Awards / Accolades | Series | Category | Result | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peabody Award[10] | Burka Avenger | N/A | Winner | 2013 |
| 2 | International Emmy Awards[11] | Burka Avenger | Kids: Animation | Nominated | 2015 |
| 3 | Prix Jeunesse International[12] | Burka Avenger | International Gender Equity Prize | Winner | 2013 |
| 4 | Asian Media Awards[13] | Burka Avenger | Best TV Show | Winner | 2014 |
| 5 | Canada International Film Festival[14] | Burka Avenger | Animation | Rising Star Award | 2013 |
| 6 | Accolades Global Film Festival[15] | Burka Avenger | Viewer Impact: Content / Message Delivery | Award of Merit (Special Mention) | 2014 |
| 7 | LUMS International Film Festival[16] | Burka Avenger | Animation | Winner | 2014 |
Taazi
Unicorn Black also launched Taazi, Pakistan's 1st legal music app and website. Taazi attempts to revolutionize the Pakistani music industry by giving power back to the artists. Taazi is a platform to combat piracy and give local musicians a medium to monetize their music through its unique billing system.[17]
References
- ↑ "Geo Tez launches Burka Avenger: Pakistan's new animated hero". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- ↑ "Burka Avenger | Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF)Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF)". Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF). Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ "Aaron Haroon Rashid | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ "Geo Tez launches Burka Avenger: Pakistan's new animated hero". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ "Geo Tez launches Burka Avenger: Pakistan's new animated hero". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ Desk, Entertainment (2015-06-23). "It's Burka Avenger vs. Robots in Season 3!". www.dawn.com. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ Desk, Entertainment (2015-06-23). "It's Burka Avenger vs. Robots in Season 3!". www.dawn.com. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ "Burka Avenger Season 4 Begins on Nickelodeon - PAK Status". PAK Status. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ "Burka Avenger Season 4 Begins on Nickelodeon - PAK Status". PAK Status. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ "Burka Avenger". www.peabodyawards.com. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- ↑ "Awards – Nominees – International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences". www.iemmys.tv. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- ↑ "Burka Avenger bags Gender Equity Prize". e.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- ↑ Desk, Entertainment (October 29, 2014). "Burka Avenger brings home Asian Media Award for 'Best TV Show'". www.dawn.com. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- ↑ User, Super. "Canada International Film Festival | Screenplay Contest – 2014". www.canadafilmfestival.com. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- ↑ "Awards of Merit – March 2015 |". accoladecompetition.org. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- ↑ "Multi-award winning TV show Burka Avenger returns with Season 4". arynews.tv. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- ↑ "Pioneers & legends of Pakistan Music Industry attend Taazi.com Launch Event". The Democrate. Retrieved 2016-04-20.