Christopher Changes His Name
This animated short for children tells the story of Christopher, a little boy who didn't want to be called Christopher anymore. Such a common name! When Aunty Gail from Trinidad tells him a story about a Tiger, Christopher changes his name to Tiger. But then he finds a better name. When he has trouble cashing a birthday cheque, he realizes maybe he should stick with his original name... or maybe not? 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.
This animated short for children tells the story of Christopher, a little boy who didn't want to be called Christopher anymore. Such a common name! When Aunty Gail from Trinidad tells him a story about a Tiger, Christopher changes his name to Tiger. But then he finds a better name. When he has trouble cashing a birthday cheque, he realizes maybe he should stick with his original name... or maybe not?
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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directorCilia Sawadogo
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animatorCilia Sawadogo
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assistant animatorVincent Gauthier
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infographistGisèle Boileau
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digital imaging specialistMarie-Nicole TremblayPierre PlouffeNormand Gauthier
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storytellerItah Sadu
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voice recording directorSugith Varughese
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picture editorPhyllis Lewis
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sound editorLeopoldo Gutierrez
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original musicChris Crilly
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musicianJabjabPatrick Vetter
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rapperKooks
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foley artistStéphane CadotteAriane Picher
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music recordingGeoffrey MitchellSylvain Cajelais
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foley recordingGeoffrey MitchellSylvain Cajelais
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re-recordingJean Paul Vialard
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post-production co-ordinatorÉric BarbeauRichard Lesage
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program administrationGisèle GuilbaultMarina Trambas
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executive producerDavid VerrallIsobel Marks
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producerTamara Lynch
In this animated short film, Christopher finds his name is too common, so he changes it again and again until it causes him a problem at the bank. Everyone has second thoughts about their name at times and this film will be followed by a lively discussion and activities regarding how students feel about their names. Do you know the reason you were given your name? If you could change your name, what would you choose and why? Do you think a person’s name should be chosen by their parents? Why or why not?
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Christopher Changes His Name, Cilia Sawadogo, provided by the National Film Board of Canada