The Sound Collector, an animation film that uses a combination of collage, paper cut-outs and colored inks on glass, features Leonard, a six-year-old with an unusual hobby. He collects sounds. Transforming household noises around him into exciting fantasies, he creates an adventure story for his scornful older brother in which knights in armor chase away monsters and perform other daring deeds. This film that will entertain young and old alike lends itself to a variety of classroom uses, to encourage creativity in children, and to stimulate discussion on topics such as individuality, family relationships, and imagination.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507674
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Canada
Childrens Films → Children's films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Activity programs in education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Creative ability
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Learning
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Fantasy & Science Fiction → Fantasy
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)