MUMBAI: Pentamedia Graphics' 2D animation film The Legend of Buddha has been qualified for contention at Oscar Awards 2005 in the Best Animation Film category.

Among the best animation films, from across the world, 11 animated films have been qualified for the coveted prize in this particular category. The films include three from Walt Disney, USA (includes 1 of Pixar's Production), three from DreamWorks, USA, two from Warner Bros, USA, one from Paramount Pictures, USA and one from Maxmedia, South Korea.

The Legend of Buddha portrays the life of Prince Siddhartha. The film is produced at the company's studios in India, Singapore and Philippines.

The unique feature of the film is the 2D Animated characters brought to life by over 200,000 drawing supported by rich 3D Animated backgrounds.

Over the next 18 months the studio has the following 3D films lines up for release: Gulliver's Travel, Sinbad - The Secret of Colonis and Tarzan and the Aliens. These 3D animation films are in various stages of productions at the Company's animation studio in India.