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Badr, living on a moon colony with his robot sidekick, explores daily curiosities and solves problems on Earth with the help of his alien friends, blending adventure, education, and fun.
‘Badr on the Moon’ follows Badr, a curious young boy living with his parents on a moon colony. His daily adventures are shared with an inquisitive robot sidekick. Together, they explore Earth through their giant telescope, uncovering mysteries and answering questions that arise during their discoveries. But that’s not all! Badr’s circle of friends extends beyond Earth. Aliens from distant planets visit him regularly, joining in their escapades. These extraterrestrial pals play, learn, and share knowledge with Badr, making each encounter a delightful learning experience. In each episode, a seemingly simple event on the moon sets the stage for an interplanetary quest. Badr and his friends collaborate to find solutions, often involving Earth-based knowledge. Along the way, they tackle important topics such as recycling, energy conservation, and cutting-edge technology. ‘Badr on the Moon’ is a captivating blend of adventure, education, and fun. Young viewers will not only enjoy the thrilling lunar quests but also gain valuable insights into science, environmental awareness, and teamwork. Targeting preschoolers aged 2-5 years old, this animated series consists of 13 episodes, each approximately 4 minutes in duration, offering engaging storylines, character development, and educational content while keeping young viewers’ attention.

Credits

Director
Aisha Al-Jaidah, Kholoud Al Ali
Screenwriter
Kholoud Al Ali
Producer
Aisha Al-Jaidah
Production Company
Blue Penguin Animation

About the Director

Aisha Al-Jaidah
Aisha Al Jaidah is an animation writer, director & producer and founder of Blue Penguin Animation. Aisha graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Illustration and Animation from Kingston University, London, in 2009. Her career began at Al Jazeera Children’s Channel as a Motion Graphics Artist, quickly progressing to Senior Animation Producer. Aisha created Qatar’s first animated children’s seri
Kholoud Al-Ali
Kholoud Al Ali is an award-winning Qatari animation writer and director. She studied Art Education at Qatar University and later worked at Al-Jazeera Children’s Channel, writing and directing the children’s series ‘My Little World’, as well as many episodes and songs for various children’s TV programmes. Kholoud has directed two short films with DFI: ‘Red’ (2017) and ‘Fragile’ (2019). Kholoud is t
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