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The Tender Tale of Cinderella Penguin

Janet Perlman
1981 | 9 min
This short animation is a zany version of the classic fairy tale, with the leading role played by a mistreated, romantic penguin, with hilarious results. Cinderella Penguin loses her magic flipper as she runs to meet her midnight deadline, but all ends well when Prince Charming finds the right webbed foot and the nasty step-family is brought to heel.

Awards and distinctions

  • Parent's Choice Award
    Parent's Choice Magazine, Waban
    1991
  • Diploma of Merit - Category: Children's Films
    International Short Film Festival, Uppsala
    1984
  • Ruby Slipper Award for Best Short Animation
    International Children's Film and Television Festival, Los Angeles
    1983
  • Certificate of Merit
    International Film Festival, Chicago
    1982