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Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics
2021
19 min
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Meneath: The Mirrors of Ethics unearths hidden Indigenous values through interfering screens, illuminating the bias of our colonial systems.
This film discusses topics of trauma and abuse. Viewer discretion is advised.
Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics dives deeply into the innate contrast between the Seven Deadly Sins (Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Pride and Envy) and the Seven Sacred Teachings (Love, Respect, Wisdom, Courage, Truth, Honesty and Humility), as embodied in the life of a precocious Métis baby. Brought to life by Terril Calder’s darkly beautiful stop-motion animation, her inner turmoil of abuse is laid bare with unflinching honesty. Convinced she’s soiled and destined for Hell, Baby Girl receives teachings that fill her with strength and pride, and affirm a path towards healing. Calder’s tour-de-force unearths a hauntingly familiar yet hopeful world that illuminates the bias of colonial systems.
Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics dives deeply into the innate contrast between the Seven Deadly Sins (Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Pride and Envy) and the Seven Sacred Teachings (Love, Respect, Wisdom, Courage, Truth, Honesty and Humility), as embodied in the life of a precocious Métis baby. Brought to life by Terril Calder’s darkly beautiful stop-motion animation, her inner turmoil of abuse is laid bare with unflinching honesty. Convinced she’s soiled and destined for Hell, Baby Girl receives teachings that fill her with strength and pride, and affirm a path towards healing. Calder’s tour-de-force unearths a hauntingly familiar yet hopeful world that illuminates the bias of colonial systems.
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writerTerril Calder
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directorTerril Calder
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producerJelena Popovic
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consulting producerJason Ryle
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executive producerMichael FukushimaRobert McLaughlin
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castGail MauriceKent McQuaidLake DelisleTerril Calder
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editorJeff Barnaby
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story consultantDarlene Naponse
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designTerril Calder
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animationTerril Calder
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compositingTerril Calder
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armaturesErik Goulet
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puppetsTerril Calder
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setsTerril Calder
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propsTerril Calder
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costumesTerril Calder
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traditional costumeCassandra Cochrane
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lighting consultantNadya Kwandibens
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3D animationZane Kozak
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music composerJudith Gruber-Stitzer
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musicianKate Bevan-BakerFrançois JalbertSheila Hannigan
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music mixFrançois ArbourGeoffrey Mitchell
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sound designSacha Ratcliffe
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foleyKarla Baumgardner
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foley assistantRod Thibeault
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foley recordingGeoffrey Mitchell
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voice recordingLuc Léger
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re-recordingJean Paul VialardShelley Craig
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technical directorÉloi Champagne
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animation technical specialistRandall Finnerty
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online editorSerge Verreault
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closing creditsCynthia Ouellet
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technical coordinatorLuc BinetteMira Mailhot
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studio administratorRosalina Di Sario
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senior production coordinatorDominique Forget
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studio coordinatorFaisal Moula
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marketing managerJudith Lessard-Bérubé
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marketing coordinatorJolène Lessard
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Anishinaabe syllabic chapter titlesJames Vukelich
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Anishinaabemowin translationMargaret Pollock