Mind Me Good Now!
In this animated short 2 children, Tina and Dalby, disobey their mama with almost tragic consequences. Having strayed away from home, they run afoul of a local "cocoya," a wicked spirit that loves to eat little boys! But through Tina's resourcefulness and cunning, the cocoya is vanquished and the children run back to mama's forgiving arms. 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.
In this animated short 2 children, Tina and Dalby, disobey their mama with almost tragic consequences. Having strayed away from home, they run afoul of a local "cocoya," a wicked spirit that loves to eat little boys! But through Tina's resourcefulness and cunning, the cocoya is vanquished and the children run back to mama's forgiving arms.
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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directorChris CormierDerek Cummings
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producerMichael Scott
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animationChris Cormier
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additional animationDerek Cummings
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backgroundsChris CormierAnita Lebeau
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character designDerek Cummings
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digital paintJohn Tanasiciuk
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compositingJohn Tanasiciuk
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writerSugith Varughese
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castAlison Sealy-SmithAshley ArcherRaven DaudaDemetrius JoyetteArlene Duncan
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narratorRoy Lewis
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original music composerCasimiro Nhussi
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original music performerCasimiro Nhussi
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sound editorJohn Schritt
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sound mixerHoward Rissin
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foley artistRuss Dyck
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online editorTony Wytinck
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production supervisorScott Collins
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program administratorCyndi Forcand
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executive producerMichael ScottGraydon McCrea
In this animated short film, we see that sometimes children will do the opposite of what they are told. Dalby and his sister are warned not to cross a bridge on their Caribbean island. When they do, they are held captive by the wicked Cocoyo who wants to eat Dalby. Discussion questions include: Why did the children cross the bridge? Have you ever disobeyed your parents? How did Dalby’s sister outsmart Cocoyo? Did you feel afraid for the children? In what ways is this story like Hansel and Gretel?
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Mind Me Good Now!, Chris Cormier & Derek Cummings, provided by the National Film Board of Canada