THE LEGEND OF HAI MOC NHI
UNICEF
Short-form
What if a 12-year-old girl’s superhero became an animated film?
In 2019, UNICEF Vietnam’s “Save the Planet” contest encouraged kids to create superheroes tackling climate change. Nguyen Ngoc Gia Han (12) won 3rd place with Hai Moc Nhi, a hero rooted in Vietnamese mythology.
In 2020, UNICEF partnered with DeeDee Animation Studio to bring Hai Moc Nhi to life. DeeDee embraced the project for its meaningful message about environmental awareness.
The film blends Japanese anime-style animation with Western cartoon coloring. While production faced technical challenges, DeeDee stayed true to Gia Han’s vision, refining her ideas for a clearer audience experience.
"Children are especially affected by pollution. Together, we can create change."
GALLERY
Credit
Production director: Le Quynh Nhu
Director: Dang Hai Quang
Screenplay: Nguyen Ngoc Gia Han
Original character design: Nguyen Ngoc Gia Han
Character design support: Ha Huy Hoang
Acting & storyboard director: Doan Anh Kiet
Art director: Nguyen Thu Giang, Nguyen Dang Binh, Le Quynh Nhu
Animator: Doan Anh Kiet, Hoang Anh Viet, Nguyen Dinh Thanh, Nguyen Trung Long, Nguyen The Trung, Cao Ha Trang, Hoang Hong Ngoc, Do Thanh Trung, Vu Ngoc Quynh
Background director: Nguyen Dang Binh, Nguyen Thu Giang
Background artist: Nguyen Thu Giang, Nguyen Dang Binh, Nguyen Minh Chi, Nguyen Duc Duy, Nguyen Bang Viet, Dang Thanh Trung
Graphic designer: Nguyen Thu Giang
Post-production effects: Hoang Anh Viet, Do Thanh Trung
Editor: Hoang Anh Viet
Sound & music: Katana Records
Voice acting: Nguyen Hoang Phuong Linh
Production coordinator: Nguyen Huong Giang
Media manager: Pham Ha Trang
What if a 12-year-old girl’s superhero became an animated film?
In 2019, UNICEF Vietnam’s “Save the Planet” contest encouraged kids to create superheroes tackling climate change. Nguyen Ngoc Gia Han (12) won 3rd place with Hai Moc Nhi, a hero rooted in Vietnamese mythology.
In 2020, UNICEF partnered with DeeDee Animation Studio to bring Hai Moc Nhi to life. DeeDee embraced the project for its meaningful message about environmental awareness.
The film blends Japanese anime-style animation with Western cartoon coloring. While production faced technical challenges, DeeDee stayed true to Gia Han’s vision, refining her ideas for a clearer audience experience.
"Children are especially affected by pollution. Together, we can create change."
Credit
Production director: Le Quynh Nhu
Director: Dang Hai Quang
Screenplay: Nguyen Ngoc Gia Han
Original character design: Nguyen Ngoc Gia Han
Character design support: Ha Huy Hoang
Acting & storyboard director: Doan Anh Kiet
Art director: Nguyen Thu Giang, Nguyen Dang Binh, Le Quynh Nhu
Animator: Doan Anh Kiet, Hoang Anh Viet, Nguyen Dinh Thanh, Nguyen Trung Long, Nguyen The Trung, Cao Ha Trang, Hoang Hong Ngoc, Do Thanh Trung, Vu Ngoc Quynh
Background director: Nguyen Dang Binh, Nguyen Thu Giang
Background artist: Nguyen Thu Giang, Nguyen Dang Binh, Nguyen Minh Chi, Nguyen Duc Duy, Nguyen Bang Viet, Dang Thanh Trung
Graphic designer: Nguyen Thu Giang
Post-production effects: Hoang Anh Viet, Do Thanh Trung
Editor: Hoang Anh Viet
Sound & music: Katana Records
Voice acting: Nguyen Hoang Phuong Linh
Production coordinator: Nguyen Huong Giang
Media manager: Pham Ha Trang
GALLERY