Sneaky Strokes

During an art examination, Hank, a hammerhead shark with a knack for napping, snores his way into trouble. Jolted awake with only minutes left, he scrambles to cheat by peeking at other students’ work—unaware that Dolly the Dolphin is plotting to foil him. Her clumsy attempt backfires, sending Hank tumbling and causing a commotion that draws the attention of Puffy, the stern principal. But when Puffy inspects Hank’s sheet, what seems like a desperate mess is mistaken for genius. To everyone’s surprise—especially Hank’s—he’s awarded the top prize.

  • Nishant Nad
    Director
  • Krati Rastogi
    Director
  • Nishant Nad
    Writer
  • Krati Rastogi
    Writer
  • Nishant Nad
    Producer
  • Krati Rastogi
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 8, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 INR
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital Animation
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • AniMela Festival
    Mumbai
    India
    May 10, 2025
    Indian Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Nishant Nad, Krati Rastogi

Nishant Nad and Krati Rastogi are Animation Graduates from Mumbai, India, who graduated in 2024. Since then, they have been producing digital animated content for various clients. They specialize in 3D Animation, but have hands on experience with other animation mediums as well. Currently, they are working as creative marketing directors.

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