Strange Invaders
This film is a must-see film for parents of young children and a cautionary tale for those planning a family. Part science-fiction, part autobiography, Strange Invaders is another irrepressible comedy from the director of the much-loved classic
Awards and distinctions
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BLIZZARD Award - for Best Overall SoundThe BLIZZARDS/Manitoba Motion Picture Ind. Ass. Film & Video Awards, Winnipeg2003
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BLIZZARD Award - for Best AnimationThe BLIZZARDS/Manitoba Motion Picture Ind. Ass. Film & Video Awards, Winnipeg2003
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Award for Best Animation - International Competition - with a prize of 2,500Euros (3,980$Cdn) in postproduction servicesInternational Shortfilm Festival - Interfilm, Berlin2002
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Special PrizeInternational Animation Festival, Hiroshima2002
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Special distinction "for its great humour, timing and design"World Festival of Animated Films, Zagreb2002
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Jury AwardGolden Sheaf Awards /Short Film and Video Festival, Yorkton2002
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Golden Gate Award - Division Film and Video - Category: Animation - with a cash prize 500$USGolden Gate Awards Competition & International Film Festival, San Francisco2002
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Bronze Award - Film and Video Production - Category: The Arts / CulturalWorldFest - International Film Festival, Houston2002
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Black Maria Director's Choice - with a cash prize 175$USBlack Maria Film and Video Festival, Jersey City2002
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Gold World Medal - Category: Short Film AnimatedThe New York Festivals / Festival Competition, New York2002
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Special Merit AnimationBlack Nights Film Festival, Tallinn2001
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Silver Chris Award - Category: EntertainmentInternational Film and Video Festival, Columbus2001
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Special Commendation given by the International Jury of Animated Films (ex-aequo with Camouflage by Jonathan Hodgson-UK)International Festival for Documentary and Animated Film, Leipzig2001
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Audience Award for the Best Animated Short FilmCatalonia International Film Festival / SITGES, Barcelona2001
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Grand Prize "I Castelli Animati" for the Best Film in CompetitionInt’l Festival of Animated Films / I Castelli Animati, Genzano2001
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Special Jury MentionInternational Animated Film Festival, Annecy2001