"BUNI" which translates to IMAGINE is a heartwarming 3D animated short film that brings to life the boundless imagination of a child. The story follows Mutethia, a young boy playing with toy cars on his ordinary driveway on a sunny afternoon. To him, the rough ground is a perfect racetrack, complete with scattered rocks as obstacles and a wooden plank leaning against a brick serving as a makeshift ramp.
As Mutethia pushes his shiny red car, his imagination takes over, and the mundane world magically transforms. The driveway melts away into sleek city streets, and towering skyscrapers rise around him. Suddenly, he is no longer a boy in his yard but a driver inside a futuristic race car, speeding through a thrilling metropolis. The adventure peaks as he races toward a massive, raised bridge, launching his car off the edge to soar through the air above the city.
The fantasy abruptly fades when his mother calls him inside. Mutethia blinks, finding himself back in his driveway with his toy car resting quietly on the wooden plank. With a satisfied smile, he picks up his car, already dreaming of tomorrow's adventure. "BUNI" is a visually captivating and touching reminder of the endless, magical worlds that children can create through simple, creative play.
Kirimi is a multimedia artist exploring several media in his exposure to create express and share, His work ranges from digital media such as animation and video installations to traditional media such as sculpture and painting. His work targets to connect his audience with their roots and also inspire their dreams.