Walk-in-the-Forest
2009
3 min
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Diane Obomsawin's whimsical animated short follows medicine man Walk-in-the-forest on a walk in the woods that leads to the discovery of an intriguing secret world.
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Vistas2009 13 filmsVistas - 13 short films on the theme of "nationhood". Produced by the National Film Board of Canada and APTN.
Details
Diane Obomsawin's whimsical animated short follows medicine man Walk-in-the-forest on a walk in the woods that leads to the discovery of an intriguing secret world.
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writerDiane Obomsawin
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directorDiane Obomsawin
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animatorDiane Obomsawin
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original musicJudith Gruber-Stitzer
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soundJudith Gruber-Stitzer
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musicianAnant JesseBob OlivierJudith Gruber-Stitzer
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foleyKarla Baumgardner
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technical co-ordinationJulie Laperrière
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digital imagingStephan GaudreaultSusan Gourley
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recordingSerge BoivinShelley CraigLuc LégerJean Paul Vialard
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mixSerge BoivinShelley CraigLuc LégerJean Paul Vialard
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online editingYannick CarrierDenis GathelierDenis Pilon
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administrationGisèle GuilbaultRosalina Di SarioCyndi Forcand
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marketing managerLeslie StaffordMia Desroches
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executive producerJoe MacDonaldDerek MazurVanessa LoewenPeter StruttDavid Verrall
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producerMichael Fukushima
Education
Ages 14 to 17
Arts Education - Visual Arts
Media Education - Film Animation
Technology Education - Communications and Technology
This animated short plays on the traditional notions of First Nations art. Identify three key characteristics of First Nations art. After viewing Walk-in-the-Forest, ask students how the animator integrates traditional aboriginal styles, and motifs into this short film. Consider how the animation evokes a style that is reminiscent of traditional NFB animated films. Define the word “iconic” and explain how this film draws influences from iconic sources.
