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An Artist

Michèle Cournoyer
1994 | 5 min
In this short animation, a girl is so carried away by her love of music that she forgets about her household chores. Her father tells her to finish the dishes. Instead of washing them, she turns them into musical instruments, and he finally recognizes her talent. Based on Article 29 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, this film illustrates children's right to develop their talents and abilities to their fullest potential.

Awards and distinctions

  • Giffoni Film Festival Award - for the Rights from the Heart Series (3 parts) for all-round constant creative achievement and artistic integrity in the cinema
    Film Festival, Giffoni
    1997
  • Honorable Mention
    ORF / Prix Electronica, Linz
    1997
  • Special Award for esthetically beautiful piece told with originality and innovation
    International Animation Festival, Hiroshima
    1996
  • Bronze Apple Award
    National Educational Media Network Competition, Oakland
    1996
  • Best Animation Award
    New England Children's Film and Video Festival, Medford
    1995
  • Best Direction - Category: Animated film
    International Children's Film Festival, Chicago
    1995
  • Best Animated Short - Category: Films under 6 minutes
    International Children's Film Festival, Chicago
    1995
  • Quebec-Alberta Award 1995 - Innovative television with a cash prize of 2,500$
    Quebec-Alberta Prizes (télévision - cinéma), Banff
    1995