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Barbear

Genre

Animation, Comedy

Directed By

Dan Walechuk

Date: Mar 2008
Length: 00:01:00
Process: Colour
Country: Canada
Language: English
Shooting Format: computer generated
Sound Format: Dialogue, Music, Voice-Over

Synopsis

A series of short fake ads for Cinematheque, that pay homage to the intermission and drive-in movie ads of the 1950’s. Watch the cuddly and lovable Dave Barbear tell you about all the great things that Cinematheque has to offer. (This film was commissioned by the Winnipeg Film Group’s Cinematheque for its 25th anniversary, Silverscope)

Tags

fake commercials, informational, Winnipeg Cinematheque

Credits

Director
Dan Walechuk
Writer
Dan Walechuk
Cinematographer
Dan Walechuk
Editor
Dan Walechuk
Sound
Dan Walechuk
Production Design
Dan Walechuk
Cast
Dave Barber

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