THE ONE WHO ENDURES TO THE END WILL BE SAVED

The short animated film was shaped by Neo-Coptic Iconography by a team of 70+ artists worldwide.

The 21 is a short animated film shaped by neo-Coptic iconography, produced in collaboration with the global Coptic Community by a team of 70+ artists from more than 24 countries.

  • “Powerful, heart wrenching, challenging and inspiring… not to mention exquisitely beautiful."

    - Glen Keane, winner, Academy Award for Best Short (Animated) Film

  • "Powerful and beautifully crafted... the design and craftsmanship is excellent."

    - Tomm Moore, three-time Academy Award nominee

  • “A moving tribute to bravery. Its beautiful visuals support an intense story about sacrifice and faith.”

    - Ricky Nierva, Production Designer: Up, Monsters University. Art Director: Finding Nemo

  • “This film beautifully encompasses true strength, sacrifice, brotherhood and hope.”

    - Nora Twomey, Director: The Breadwinner

  • "A masterpiece of story, art, and faith." 

    - Matthew Luhn, Writer and Director, Author of The Best Story Wins

  • “The 21 is profound and deeply cathartic. To witness our beloved artform used so masterfully in such a poetic and soulful way is miraculous. BRAVO!" 

    - Jorge R. Gutierrez, The Book of Life

  • “Moving, and beautifully done. The story is heartbreaking and inspiring. I had not heard of this incident prior to watching, so thank you as well for educating me in such a powerful way.”

    - Eric Goldberg, animation legend, Pocahontas, Looney Tunes, Fantasia 2000

  • “Using powerful elegant imagery that echoes a classical animation style, Tod Polson has visualized a remarkable true story of courage, suffering and forgiveness that is thought-provoking and timely”

    - Bill Kroyer, Oscar nominee, computer animation pioneer

  • “The 21 is both an important historical work and a work of art. I was moved by the layered and poetic journey of The 21, presented in this film from a perspective of peace and rooted in Coptic iconography. This will stay with you for a while.”

    - Frederick Gardner, Emmy winner, Powerpuff Girls, Juniper Lee

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