Project Detail

No Ordinary Joe

Synopsis

Inspired by Marion Barbara "Joe" Carstairs, NO ORDINARY JOE explores the extraordinary relationship between a colourfully defiant lesbian and 'Toddie', the love of her life, who was a dapper little Steiff doll. Through this outspoken puppet, ‘Joe’ finally appreciates that she had a life full of adventure and incident!

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 min
Format
Digital
Director
Barry J C Purves
Producer
Glenn Holberton
Editor
Bruce Hancock
Screenwriter
Barry J C Purves, Glenn Holberton
Director of Photography
Simon Paul
Production Designer
Barbara Biddulph, Barry J C Purves
Sound
Claire Blyard
Composer
Nigel Hess
Principal cast
Lindsay Duncan, Ben Keaton (voice)

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI Short Form Animation Fund

Loose Moose Productions Ltd

Linkwood
Yopps Green
Plaxtol
TN15 0PY

Sales Company

Loose Moose Productions Ltd

Linkwood
Yopps Green
Plaxtol
TN15 0PY
United Kingdom

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