Asthma Tech
In this animated short, young Winston, who suffers from chronic asthma, isn’t able to participate in the everyday activities of his peers and classmates. He copes with the predicament through his vivid imagination, with paper and crayons. On one particularly rainy afternoon, Winston discovers that the magic of imagination has the power to transform and empower, and his skills and talents save the day. 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.
In this animated short, young Winston, who suffers from chronic asthma, isn’t able to participate in the everyday activities of his peers and classmates. He copes with the predicament through his vivid imagination, with paper and crayons. On one particularly rainy afternoon, Winston discovers that the magic of imagination has the power to transform and empower, and his skills and talents save the day.
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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directorJonathan Ng
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animatorJonathan Ng
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writerJonathan Ng
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animation assistanceMonica RhoYoung Mee LeeHuy Tran
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voiceCameron AnsellAnnie BovairdBilly RosembergRaveena Rothman-RudnickiBailey Stocker
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original musicLuigi Allemano
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sound designLuigi Allemano
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digital imaging specialistSusan Gourley
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lead infographistRandall Finnerty
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infographistNeerajkumar PatelJason SmalridgeLouis-André Fortin
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foleyKarla Baumgardner
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voice recordingLuc LégerEric Apps
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music recordingGeoffrey Mitchell
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foley recordingGeoffrey Mitchell
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re-recordingJean Paul VialardGeoffrey Mitchell
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online editingDenis Gathelier
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off-line editorJason Lee
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technical coordinationJulie LaperrièreRichard LesageJelena Popovic
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studio administrationGisèle GuilbaultRosalina Di SarioJocelyne Lalonde
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marketing managerHélène Tanguay
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executive producerSally BochnerDavid Verrall
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producerMichael Fukushima
In this animated short film, Winston is frustrated by his asthma, especially when he must miss playing outside at recess. His constant coughing and use of his inhaler cause him to be judged harshly by the other children. Why do the other children exclude Winston from games? Why does Winston feel uncomfortable and different from his classmates? How does Winston cope with his frustration? What changes so that the other children accept Winston?
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Asthma Tech, Jonathan Ng, provided by the National Film Board of Canada