Project Detail

Spectre of the Bear

Synopsis

One man’s obsession with crisps becomes unhealthy... and it’s not because he’s eating them. Tom’s all-consuming quest for the truth takes him on a journey into the unknown in this animated comedy short about nostalgia, corporate conspiracy and bear-shaped potato snacks.
Official Selection Cardiff Animation Festival 2023

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 min 54 sec
Director
Josh Hicks
Producer
Nia Alavezos
Executive Producer
Jude Lister, Chris Walsh-Heron
Editor
Josh Hicks
Screenwriter
Ioan Morris
Sound
Dai Shell
Composer
Ioan Morris
Principal cast
Craig Roberts, Bill Nighy

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

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