Project Detail

Spectre of the Bear

Name: Spectre of the Bear
Director: Josh Hicks
Genre: Welsh, Comedy
Released: 2023
Duration: 10 min 54 sec

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

Genre

Welsh Comedy

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

CPE Productions

Britannia House
Caerphilly
CF83 3GG

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