General Information
Completed On: 18 Feb, 2018
Duration: 3 min 18 sec
Genres: Animation
Language: No dialogue
Country: Canada
Submitted By: Nancy Snipper
Festival Rating 7.7
Meet Henry and Abigail, two pay phones in a Montreal metro station who tap dance and tango their way into love.
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DirectorsNancy Snipper
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ProducersNancy Snipper
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Assistant Director, Storyboard ArtistAnnie Amayaanabata, Grow, Office Paint, Why Do Flowers Die?
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Sound DesignerNick LavigneWhy Do Flowers Die?
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Film TypeAnimation
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GenresRomantic fantasy comedic dance
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Runtime3 minutes 18 seconds
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Completion Date18 Feb, 2018
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Production BudgetUSD
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Country of OriginCanada
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Country of Filming
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Film LanguageNo dialogue
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Shooting Format2d animation
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Aspect Ratio16.9
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Film ColorColor
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Student ProjectNo
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First-time FilmmakerYes
Director's Biography
Authenticity, humour and love are my mantras. I've lead an eclectic life which is expressed in my art. Acting, music and writing have converged at various times in my life. One of my favourite roles was Ursula, the lead in the award-winning film " Her Decision', directed by Glen Salzman and have toured Greece the role of Andromache (The Trojan Women).
As a writer, I was an arts columnist for Montreal's Free Press paper (1999-2016) and was an internationally published journalist. I have written eight children's books, including "Les 5 Sens en Folie" which won a Mr. Christie nomination. My published novel, "Floating on Lily Pads" was launched in Mexico and Greece. I was honoured to be interviewed on CBC radio and on other media about my poetry.short story collection, "Beyond the Dream: Epic Solitude".
As a singer-songwriter with 3 CDs out, my anti-bullying song, "Be You" was given a special performance during l concert for young adults at Ontario Place in Toronto. I love to create; my imagination never stops. TAPPING TANGO is my first venture into animation film. Typical to my personality, it's funny. I hope it brings laughter to all who watch it.
Director's Statement
TAPPING TANGO is my first animation short. I was inspired to create this film inside a Montreal metro station. Two payphones supported on "legs" stimulated my imagination. I envisioned these phones as live characters. Meet Henry and Abigail - a charming duo who tap dance and tango their way into love.