The Art of the animator. Part 3

Contains seven impressive short works by famed and talented Canadian animators working in a variety of techniques. “Paradise” (Dir, Ishu Patel, 1984, 17 mins) A black bird longs to be transformed into an exotic bird of paradise. “The Street” (Dir, Caroline Leaf, 1976, 10 mins) A young boy awaits the death of his grandmother which will enable him to have a room of his own. “Elephantrio” (Dir, John Weldon, 1985, 9 mins) A melancholic elephant reads the story of an egg passing through the hands of numerous beings. “The Wanderer” (Dir, George Ungar, 1988, 9 mins) A sinister stranger brings evil to a quiet village, wreaking havoc in the formerly peaceful community. “Charles and Francois” (Dir, Co Hederman, 1987, 15 mins,) A farm-boy and his grandfather share a fascinating relationship, exchanging ideas and growing old together. “A Sufi tale” (Dir, Gayle Thomas, 1980, 8 mins) Based on a Persian teaching story, a rural community is divided about how to deal with an unusually shaped object in their midst. “Nightangel” (Dir, Jacques Drouin, 1985, 19 mins) A wistful man witnesses visions of an angel one wintry evening. See Parts 1 and 2 of “The Art of the animator” series for profiles of the animators featured, with interviews and fascinating insights into the methodology and creative processes.