Lights for Gita
This animated short is the story of Gita, an 8-year-old girl who can't wait to celebrate Divali - the Hindu festival of lights - in her new home in Canada. But it's nothing like New Delhi, where she comes from. The weather is cold and grey and a terrible ice storm cuts off the power, ruining her plans for a party. Obviously, a Divali celebration now is impossible. Or is it? As Gita experiences the glittering beauty of the icy streets outside, the traditional festival of lights comes alive in a sparkling new way.
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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directorMichel Vo
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animatorGregory Houston
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animation production supervisorMarie Renaud
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digital imaging specialistNormand Gauthier
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layoutMichel Vo
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storyboard consultantSheldon CohenMarie Renaud
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writerSugith Varughese
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narratorIvan Smith
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voiceShalini SinghKen FernandezMajella CastellanoRosalind Garland
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picture editorJosé Heppell
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musicNormand Roger
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sound designNormand Roger
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sound editorJean-Baptiste Roger
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re-recordingSerge BoivinJean Paul Vialard
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executive producerDavid VerrallIsobel Marks
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producerTamara Lynch
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