Project Detail

Little Dog Turpie

Synopsis

Out from the deep, dark woods, creep, creep, creeping come the Hobyar men.

Woodcut animation makes a traditional tale to keep children awake at night.

Winner of Best Animated Film, Dokufest 2005 Kosovo, and Best Children's Animation, London IMAF 2004.

Details

Year
2006
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 mins
Format
DigiBeta, Beta SP, DVD
Director
Ben Mars 1st Feature
Producer
Jonas Hawkins
Co-Producer
Jonas Hawkins
Composer
Paul Farrer
Animators
Ben Mars, Damian Surr, John Hasted, Sue Done

Production Status

Production Company

The Black Laboratory 3D

Unit 1, The Lawns
Church Street
Broseley
Shropshire TF12 5DA
UK

T+44 (0)7957 557 627

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