Kazakh animated movie ‘Seriktes’ (Partner) was recognized as the Best Short Film at the Animated Expressions Expo in Courseulles-sur-Mer, France. The plot of the animation tells a story about two detectives investigating a necklace theft. One of the heroes possesses a unique sense of smell, which makes the team capable of finding hidden clues and solving intricate crimes. The movie captures attention with its vibrant animation and engaging storyline, says writer and filmmaker Akejan Daniar. The idea of creating an animated film about detectives came to his mind during his university studies. However, the project took time to come to fruition. The movie was completed in six months.