Big Trees
This short semi-animated film tells the story of a woman's spectacular ocean view from her apartment in Vancouver’s West End. How far will she go when leaves start to obscure her panorama, her light and her happiness? A brilliant blend of stop-motion, projections and models, drawings and altered live-action transports us into a meditation on the tension between urban life and the natural environment. Like Don Giovanni, will our ambitious protagonist stop at nothing to get her way?
-
writerAnn Marie Fleming
-
directorAnn Marie Fleming
-
original music composerGordon DurityAlessandro Juliani
-
lyricsAnn Marie Fleming
-
animationKevin Langdale
-
production designerErik Whittaker
-
miniatures photographyErik Whittaker
-
editorAnn Marie FlemingJeanne Slater
-
featuringYolaine MottetAlessandro JulianiErik WhittakerBen RatnerMeg RoeRick TsaiFaith the Pug
-
singerAlessandro JulianiScott McNeilMeg RoeRebecca ShoichetRick Tsai
-
musicianAlessandro JulianiGordon Durity
-
production managerRuth Vincent
-
cinematographerBrian Johnston
-
camera assistantWendy Dallian
-
digital imaging technicianWerner Thomas
-
sound playbackJill Sharpe
-
hairBonni Reid
-
makeupBonni Reid
-
production assistantDevon Ellis-Durity
-
compositingKevin Langdale
-
titlesKevin Langdale
-
digital imaging specialistÉloi ChampagneRandall Finnerty
-
technical coordinationSteve Hallé
-
matte cuttingCeile ProwseFred Casia
-
online editorYannick Carrier
-
sound designGordon Durity
-
sound editingGordon Durity
-
recordingRukkus House
-
re-recordingRukkus House
-
executive producerRoddy McManus
-
administrationVictoire-Émilie BessetteRosalina Di SarioSimon Zaurinni
-
marketing managerPaule Béland
-
producerMichael Fukushima
How does your community balance urban development with protection of natural habitats? Are there debates in the community about this issue? Identify such a case and ask students to defend their position. If a community needed more housing for a social good (e.g., rentals for low-income families), should the city be allowed to take over and develop green spaces? What if that development is for high-end condos? Should this make a difference?
