When the Day Breaks
The NFB's 64th Oscar®-nominated film.
In this animated short, Ruby the pig seeks affirmation in the city around her after witnessing the accidental death of a stranger… and finds it in surprising places. With deft humour and finely rendered detail, When the Day Breaks illuminates the links that connect our urban lives, while evoking the promise and fragility of a new day. Winner of over 40 prizes from around the world, the film also features singer Martha Wainwright.
FIPRESCI Award - International Film Critics 1999 & Grand Prix for best animated short film 1999
Albert Ohayon
In this animated short, Ruby the pig seeks affirmation in the city around her after witnessing the accidental death of a stranger… and finds it in surprising places. With deft humour and finely rendered detail, When the Day Breaks illuminates the links that connect our urban lives, while evoking the promise and fragility of a new day. Winner of over 40 prizes from around the world, the film also features singer Martha Wainwright.
From the playlist: Annecy Winners
Frederic Back Award for Best Canadian Film
Albert Ohayon
From the playlist: Ottawa International Animation Festival Award Winners
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When the Day Breaks, Wendy Tilby & Amanda Forbis, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
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directionWendy TilbyAmanda Forbis
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animationWendy TilbyAmanda Forbis
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conceptWendy Tilby
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additional animationMartin Rose
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consulting editorHaida Paul
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musicJudith Gruber-Stitzer
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arrangementsDave GossageJudith Gruber-Stitzer
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lyricsWendy TilbyAmanda Forbis
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singerMartha WainwrightChaim Tannenbaum
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musicianRichard BeaudetKevin DeanThom GossageNormand GuilbeaultEric LongsworthCollin BigginPhilippe DunniganDavid GrottFrédéric LefebvreMarc Villemure
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sound editingMarie-Claude Gagné
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foleyAndy Malcolm
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sound recordingGeoffrey MitchellGaëtan Pilon
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re-recordingShelley CraigJean Paul Vialard
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visual effectsSusan Gourley
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animation assistanceLuigi Allemano
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post-production coordinationÉric Barbeau
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program administratorCarrol SmithIda Di FrusciaGisèle Guilbault
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producerDavid Verrall
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executive producerBarrie Angus McLeanDavid Verrall
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