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South African director wins global animation prize Updated
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The film has proven to be a hit with audiences around the
world.
Animation has
proven to be a great tool in telling powerful stories and sharing important lessons
to kids (and adults) around the world. While it remains an incredibly small sector
in the local film space, South African animators are proving to be world class.
This week, ‘The Snail and the Whale’, an animated film
directed by Max Lang and South Africa’s Daniel Snaddon, has won the Annie Award
for Best Special Production.
Animated in Cape Town by Triggerfish and produced by
Photo: Showmax/Magic Light Pictures
The Snail and the Whale, directed by Max Lang and South Africa s Daniel Snaddon, has won the Annie Award for Best Special Production.
The film was animated in Cape Town by Triggerfish.
The 27-minute short film is now streaming on Showmax.
The Snail and the Whale, directed by Max Lang and South Africa s Daniel Snaddon, has won the Annie Award for Best Special Production.
The Annie Awards have been presented by the Los Angeles branch of the International Animated Film Association, ASIFA-Hollywood, each year since 1972 to recognise excellence in animation. This year s awards were held as a virtual ceremony on Friday, 16 April.
Annie Awards: South African director wins top global animation prize
International Recognition: The Snail and the Whale walked away with the Annie Award for Best Special Production.
About The Snail and the Whale
The Annie Awards have been presented by the Los Angeles branch of the International Animated Film Association, ASIFA-Hollywood, each year since 1972 to recognise excellence in animation. This year’s awards were held as a virtual ceremony on Friday, 16 April.
Animated in Cape Town by Triggerfish and produced by Magic Light Pictures,
The Snail and the Whale follows the amazing journey of a tiny snail who longs to see the world and hitches a ride on the tail of a huge humpback whale. The 27-minute short film is a joyous, empowering story about the natural wonders of the world and discovering that, no matter how small you are, you really can make a difference.
The Snail and the Whale director wins top global animation prize
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âThe Snail and the Whaleâ, directed by Max Lang and South Africaâs Daniel Snaddon, has won the Annie Award for Best Special Production.
The Annie Awards have been presented by the Los Angeles branch of the International Animated Film Association, ASIFA-Hollywood, annually since 1972 to recognise excellence in animation. This yearâs awards were held as a virtual ceremony last week.
Animated in Cape Town by Triggerfish and produced by Magic Light Pictures,
The Snail and the Whale follows the amazing journey of a tiny snail who longs to see the world and hitches a ride on the tail of a huge humpback whale.