Heaven

Synopsis

Rocky, a gentle elephant, discovers a mysterious staircase rising into the clouds and climbs toward what seems like paradise. When the steps crumble beneath him, wings sprout from his shoulders and he soars to a dazzling floating island filled with gold, jewels, endless food, and comfort. At first, it feels like heaven. Rocky plays, eats, and explores his new kingdom in wonder. But as time passes, the beauty grows hollow. Alone, without family or companionship, the perfect world becomes silent and meaningless. Desperate for answers, he presses a button to meet God, only to learn the truth: this glittering island is not heaven. His real heaven was the simple life he once had on Earth — love, connection, and shared moments. The film gently reminds us that heaven is not wealth or perfection, but the everyday bonds we so easily overlook.

Director

Jins M.Jose

Jins M. Jose is a Sydney-based animation director, writer, and producer whose work blends emotional depth with distinctive visual storytelling. He is the Founder and CEO of Jackfruit Productions, an independent animation and VFX studio dedicated to creating original content for children, families, and global audiences. With over two decades of international industry experience, Jins has contributed to major feature films including Peter Rabbit, Christopher Robin, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, The Lego Batman Movie, and Pokémon Detective Pikachu, working across high-end animation and visual effects pipelines. Driven by a passion for human-centred stories, Jins explores universal themes of connection, resilience, identity, and belonging through character-led, cinematic narratives. His short film Oneirophobia received multiple awards, highlighting his ability to craft emotionally powerful and visually compelling work. He has also developed and produced original animated series including Wacky Wallace and Stick Together, now streaming online and building growing audiences, reflecting his commitment to independent IP creation and authentic storytelling voices.