The Flying Sailor
| The Flying Sailor | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Amanda Forbis, Wendy Tilby |
| Produced by | David Christensen |
| Written by | Amanda Forbis, Wendy Tilby |
| Music by | Luigi Allemano |
Release date | 13th June 2022 |
Running time | 8mn |
| Country | Canada |
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The Flying Sailor is a 2022 Canadian animated short film directed by Oscar-nominated directors Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby. The 8-minute short explores the fragility of life through a sailor's near-death experience[1] inspired by the real life catastrophic Halifax Explosion of 1917. The film debuted at the 2022 Annecy International Animation Film Festival[2][3] and has received several nominations and an award for the Best Canadian Film at the Ottawa International Animation Festival[4].
Plot
When a nearby ship explodes, a sailor is launched on an unexpected existential voyage.
Reception
Since its release, the film has been selected in various festivals and academies around the world:
| Year | Festivals | Award/Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ottawa International Animation Festival | Best Canadian Film[4][5] | Won |
| Calgary International Film Festival | Best Animated Film[6] | Won | |
| Countryside Animafest Cyprus | Best Narrative Film[7] | Won |
References
- ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (2022-10-06). "NFB Short 'The Flying Sailor' Sets US Fest Premieres in NYC & LA". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ↑ "Put on Your Shorts: Annecy 2022". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ↑ "Annecy Festival 2022 chooses 38 animated shorts for competition -". www.animationxpress.com. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Vancouver, 520 East 1st Avenue; V5t 0h2, Bc; Canada (2022-10-18). "'The Flying Sailor' Wins Festival Acclaim". www.ecuad.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ↑ Lang, Jamie (2022-09-25). "'Dozens Of Norths,' 'Bird In The Peninsula' Take Top Prizes At Ottawa 2022". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ↑ "Calgary International Film Festival jury winners announced". calgaryherald. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
- ↑ "Winners Announced for Animafest Cyprus 2022". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
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