Sunbeam by Paul Vester (1980)
A zippy and colourful animation directed by Paul Vester at Speedy Cartoons, London, UK. The visuals were based on drawings Paul did whilst staying in Venice, California, USA.
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Boys Night Out by Bert Klein & Teddy Newton (2003)
When Mum goes out for the evening leaving little Linberg’s step-father to babysit he is taken out for a night on the town. Just don’t tell Mom. She just wouldn’t understand.
Director Teddy Newton currently works at Pixar Animation Studios as a designer & storyman where he has contributed to Day & Night, Ratatouille and The Incredibles. Director Bert Klein met his friend and collaborator Teddy Newton while both were working at Disney Feature Animation in the early ’90s and began work together on Boys Night Out several years later. He is currently an animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios.
The film was nominated for an Annie Award 2004 by ASIFA-Hollywood for “Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Short Subject.”
The Thief and the Cobbler: Recobbled Cut (2006)
A reconstruction of Richard Williams’ animation masterpiece, “cobbled” together from the many existing cuts to bring the film closer to its original form. This version deletes the song sequences and other scenes, as well as redubbed voices added by The Completion Bond Company. Scenes are also added back, as well as long-unheard vocal performances by Sir Anthony Quayle and Sir Felix Aylmer. The aim of the Recobbled Cut is to provide the closest version that is faithful to Richard Williams’ vision, uses the best possible quality audio and video, while also presenting it in the full 2.35:1 Panavision widescreen format. This latest version includes many of the deleted scenes from a stunning 35mm workprint. Video reconstruction by Garrett Gilchrist. Video source courtesy of Orange Cow Productions. Copyright 2006-2008.
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Tête à Tête à Tête by Marv Newland (2005)
Marv Newland animates the story of three heads who share a single body. The heads live in perfect harmony until one of them begins to have a mind of its own. The film playfully explores how we’re all “connected” but at the same time need to think for ourselves and respect differences. This film is part of the ShowPeace series of lively animated films about conflict resolution. This series has received support from UNICEF and Justice Canada.
The Dingles by Les Drew (1988)
Created by award-winning animator/director Les Drew, this animated short features Doris Dingle and her family of three cats. Sure to appeal to children of all ages, The Dingles shows what happens when an unexpected violent wind disrupts the family’s idyllic life. The film is based on the book The Dingles, written by Helen Levchuk and illustrated by John Bianchi.