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Lipsett Diaries

Theodore Ushev
2010 | 14 min

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This animated short by Theodore Ushev depicts the maelstrom of anguish that tormented Arthur Lipsett, a famed Canadian experimental filmmaker who died at the age of 49. His descent into depression and madness is explored through a series of images as well as sounds taken from Lipsett's own work.

Awards and distinctions

  • Best of Festival
    Yorkton Film Festival, Yorkton
    2011
  • Founder's Award
    Yorkton Film Festival, Yorkton
    2011
  • Golden Sheaf Award: Animation
    Yorkton Film Festival, Yorkton
    2011
  • Best Animation Film
    Soirée des Jutra, Montréal
    2011
  • Best Animated Short
    Genie Awards, Ottawa
    2011
  • Diploma of Merit
    International Short Film Festival, Tampere
    2011
  • Creativity Prize- with a prize of 1000 $ in duplication services by umen | digital
    Regard sur le court métrage au Saguenay, Chicoutimi
    2011
  • Mention from the Public Jury
    Regard sur le court métrage au Saguenay, Chicoutimi
    2011
  • Best Animation Film
    International Short Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand
    2011
  • Special Mention
    Black Nights Film Festival, Tallinn
    2010
  • RTP2 Award - Onda Curta
    International Animated Film Festival / CINANIMA, Espinho
    2010
  • Canadian Film Institute Award for Best Canadian Animation
    International Animation Festival, Ottawa
    2010
  • Special Mention for the International Jury Prize
    International Animation Festival, Hiroshima
    2010
  • Special Mention (ex-aequo with Don't Go by Turgut Akacik)
    International Animated Film Festival, Annecy
    2010
  • Special Mention
    Worldwide Short Film Festival, Toronto
    2010