Project Detail

The Last Polar Bears

Synopsis

Based on the award-winning book by Harry Horse, The Last Polar Bears is the tale of an eccentric Grandfather who embarks on an expedition to the North Pole to find the Last Polar Bears. With him goes Roo - a dog of character, strong views - and a golf bag full of equipment.

Details

Year
2002
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
25 mins
Format
Video
Director
Alan Simpson
Producer
Nicole Keeb, John Mills
Executive Producer
Nicole Keeb, John Mills
Editor
John Daniels
Screenwriter
Harry Horse, Alan Simpson
Sound
Malcolm Beattie, Dominic Servini
Composer
Rick Wentworth
Principal cast
Nigel Hawthorne (voice)

Production Status

Production Company

Telemagination

Contact: Marion Edwards
Royalty House
72-74 Dean Street
London W1V 6AE
UK

T 00 44 (0)20 7434 1551

marion@tmation.co.uk

Sales Company

Carlton International

Contact: Louise Sexton
35-38 Portman Square
London W1H 6LR
UK

T 00 44 (0)20 7224 3339

enquiries@carltonint.co.uk

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