Project Detail

The Last Polar Bears

Name: The Last Polar Bears
Director: Alan Simpson
Released: 2002
Duration: 25 mins

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

Complete

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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