Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics
This film discusses topics of trauma and abuse. Viewer discretion is advised.
Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics dives deeply into the innate contrast between the Seven Deadly Sins (Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Pride and Envy) and the Seven Sacred Teachings (Love, Respect, Wisdom, Courage, Truth, Honesty and Humility), as embodied in the life of a precocious Métis baby. Brought to life by Terril Calder’s darkly beautiful stop-motion animation, her inner turmoil of abuse is laid bare with unflinching honesty. Convinced she’s soiled and destined for Hell, Baby Girl receives teachings that fill her with strength and pride, and affirm a path towards healing. Calder’s tour-de-force unearths a hauntingly familiar yet hopeful world that illuminates the bias of colonial systems
Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics dives deeply into the innate contrast between the Seven Deadly Sins (Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Pride and Envy) and the Seven Sacred Teachings (Love, Respect, Wisdom, Courage, Truth, Honesty and Humility), as embodied in the life of a precocious Métis baby. Brought to life by Terril Calder’s darkly beautiful stop-motion animation, her inner turmoil of abuse is laid bare with unflinching honesty. Convinced she’s soiled and destined for Hell, Baby Girl receives teachings that fill her with strength and pride, and affirm a path towards healing. Calder’s tour-de-force unearths a hauntingly familiar yet hopeful world that illuminates the bias of colonial systems
Awards and distinctions
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Mixed Media- SilverAnimation Festival, Los Angeles2022
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Best Animated Short AwardAnnual American Indian Film Festival, San Francisco2022
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Audience Choice- Best Short Film (Virtual)Cinefest (HYBRID), Sudbury2022
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Special Jury Award– École NAD-UQACSommets du cinéma d'animation, Montréal2022
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Trickster AwardSkoden Indigenous Film Festival, Vancouver2022
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International Jury Special MentionTricky Women International Women's Animated Film Festival (HYBRID), Vienna2022
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Audience Award for Top Canadian ShortGIRAF International Festival of Independent Animation, Calgary2021
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Special Mention - Canadian Film Institute (CFI) Award for Best Canadian AnimationInternational Animation Festival (ONLINE), Ottawa2021
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Indigenous AwardYorkton Film Festival, Yorkton2021
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AnimationYorkton Film Festival, Yorkton2021
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