Christopher, Please Clean Up Your Room!
2001
6 min
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This short animated film stars Christopher, a terrific kid with one major problem… he's messy! His shoes smell funky, his fish bowl stinks, and even the cockroaches can't stand it. In the chaos of Christopher's room, his fish rise up from their scummy bowl in protest. They enlist the help of a fastidious cockroach. Together, the fish and the roaches hatch a plan that will change Christopher's life and his cleaning habits forever. Part of the Talespinners collection, which uses vibrant animation to bring popular children’s stories from a wide range of cultural communities to the screen.
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Talespinners2000 15 filmsTalespinners, for ages 5-9, includes seven tales of children who confront challenges with ingenuity and creativity. Each story brings facets of a different cultural community to the screen, through a setting, accent, folk element, tradition, particular food or vocabulary. Young viewers will be captivated by the adventures and determination of the Talespinners’ children. This collection includes four original tales and three inspired by books. The stories have particular appeal to modern kids growing up in a complicated world.
Details
This short animated film stars Christopher, a terrific kid with one major problem… he's messy! His shoes smell funky, his fish bowl stinks, and even the cockroaches can't stand it. In the chaos of Christopher's room, his fish rise up from their scummy bowl in protest. They enlist the help of a fastidious cockroach. Together, the fish and the roaches hatch a plan that will change Christopher's life and his cleaning habits forever.
Part of the Talespinners collection, which uses vibrant animation to bring popular children’s stories from a wide range of cultural communities to the screen.
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directorVincent Gauthier
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animatorJo MeurisVincent Gauthier
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additional character designCilia Sawadogo
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assistant animatorShira Avni
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storyboard consultantSheldon Cohen
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animation production supervisorMarie Renaud
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digital imaging specialistNormand Gauthier
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lead infographistDominic Tremblay
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infographistRandall FinnertyJon GascoItsik Romano
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assistant infographistMichel ProvençalMichelle MacDonaldShira Avni
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layout assistantSamson McNulty
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screen adaptation writerSugith Varughese
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narratorItah Sadu
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picture editorJosé Heppell
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sound editorDon Ayer
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line test editorMichel Pelland
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original music composerChris Crilly
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rapperKooks
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guitarRob MacDonald
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foley artistMonique Vézina
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assistant foley artistMartine Collin
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music recordingGeoffrey MitchellPatrick Viegas
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foley recordingGeoffrey MitchellPatrick Viegas
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re-recordingSerge BoivinJean Paul Vialard
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technical coordinatorRichard LesageAndrée Lachapelle
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studio administrationGisèle GuilbaultAndrée Lachapelle
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executive producerDavid VerrallIsobel Marks
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producerTamara Lynch
Education
Ages 6 to 9
Study Guide - Guide 1
Ethics and Religious Culture - Ethical Values
Science - Life Systems/Ecology
Discuss as a group how Christopher is a good boy, with respect for people outside of his home, but is disrespectful to himself, those he lives with and the creatures who share his space. Get students thinking about how to be greener and more aware of maintaining a healthy environment for humans and ALL living things. Use this film to begin a Science unit on insects and fungi.
