ASALI: Power of the Pollinators
Nov 01, 2025 · 31m
Director
Maya PennOverview
An animated action-adventure short film that follows Asali, a little honey bee who is the survivor of the collapse of her bee colony, as she meets a colorful group of pollinator friends and a human environmental scientist. Together they unravel a trail of secrets to discover if they can save their home from a monstrous and deadly force that has been haunting Asali and her family’s past.
Cast of ASALI: Power of the Pollinators
Maya PennAsali / Deforestation Monster (voice)
Monique ColemanSamara (voice)
Whoopi GoldbergGalbanum (voice)
Calum WorthyCirrus the Bird (voice)- Joy OfoduPosy the Butterfly (voice)
- Lupita PinedaZinnia the Honey Possum (voice)
- Aaron KingSwoop the Moth (voice)
- Deidre Flanders PennQueen Taji (voice)
- John I. Penn IIDeforestation Monster (voice)
Crew of ASALI: Power of the Pollinators
- Maya PennDirector, Writer, Story, Lead Animator, Animation Director, Executive Producer, Producer, Production Coordinator, Editor, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, Animation Fix Coordinator, Color Designer, Visual Development, Background Designer, Special Effects, 3D Artist, Compositor, Sound Designer
- Deidre Flanders PennExecutive Producer, Producer, Music
- John I. Penn IIProducer, Sound Designer, Original Music Composer
- Janice FlandersProducer, Music
Viola DavisExecutive Producer
Julius TennonExecutive Producer- Allyssa A. LewisProduction Coordinator, Story Consultant
- Kay CainesAnimation
- Janice Lee CarterAnimation, Color Designer
- Doyung LeeStoryboard Artist
- Cheyenne MuscovichStoryboard Artist
- DeMarco CrewsStoryboard Artist, Animation
- Pen McVayAnimation
- Kimmie KingAnimation
- Nikki KnightAnimation, Color Designer
- Aduniyi Akin OluwatomiwaAnimation, Color Designer
- Faith NanaAnimation
- Lynn FongAnimation, Color Designer
- Kayla SmithAnimation, Color Designer
- Dominique DesangesAnimation
About ASALI: Power of the Pollinators
What is ASALI: Power of the Pollinators about?
An animated action-adventure short film that follows Asali, a little honey bee who is the survivor of the collapse of her bee colony, as she meets a colorful group of pollinator friends and a human environmental scientist. Together they unravel a trail of secrets to discover if they can save their home from a monstrous and deadly force that has been haunting Asali and her family’s past.
When was ASALI: Power of the Pollinators released?
ASALI: Power of the Pollinators was released on November 1, 2025.
How long is ASALI: Power of the Pollinators?
ASALI: Power of the Pollinators runs 31 minutes.
Who directed ASALI: Power of the Pollinators?
ASALI: Power of the Pollinators was directed by Maya Penn.
Who is in the cast of ASALI: Power of the Pollinators?
The cast of ASALI: Power of the Pollinators includes Maya Penn (Asali / Deforestation Monster (voice)), Monique Coleman (Samara (voice)), Whoopi Goldberg (Galbanum (voice)), Calum Worthy (Cirrus the Bird (voice)) and Joy Ofodu (Posy the Butterfly (voice)).