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Pigbird

1981 3 min
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This Richard Condie animated short tells the zany story of a cagey citizen's success at getting a forbidden “animal” through customs and the disastrous results that follow. A humorous reminder that health and safety rules are made for a reason and broken at everyone's peril, this film was produced for Customs and Excise Canada.

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Pigbird

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This Richard Condie animated short tells the zany story of a cagey citizen's success at getting a forbidden “animal” through customs and the disastrous results that follow. A humorous reminder that health and safety rules are made for a reason and broken at everyone's peril, this film was produced for Customs and Excise Canada.

Law and Crime
Politics and Government - Canada
Tourism
All subjects
Animation
Animation for Kids
Ultra-Short Films
All channels
  • director
    Richard Condie
  • animation
    Richard Condie
  • producer
    Derek Mazur

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