An animated quick primarily based on a narrative concerning the 1917 Halifax explosion has acquired an Oscar nomination.
The Flying Sailormade by Calgary-based animators Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis, is nominated for Finest Animated Brief.
It was impressed by a maritime story a couple of sailor who was blown up after two ships collided in Halifax harbor throughout the First World Warfare.
A nonetheless from the 2022 quick ‘The Flying Sailor.’.
Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis/tilbyforbis.com
This is not the primary time Forbis and Tilby have acquired Oscar recognition – the duo have been nominated for his or her 1999 venture When the day comes in addition to 2011s Wild Life.
Tilby additionally acquired a person nomination for 1991s Strings. The animated quick was produced for the Nationwide Movie Board by government producer David Christensen, distributed by North West Studio.
The quick movie acquired quite a few awards, together with Finest Animated Brief on the Calgary Worldwide Movie Pageant.
The annual movie awards rejoice their ninety fifth anniversary this yr, and winners shall be introduced at a ceremony hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on Sunday, March 12.
