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The Visit
This animated short tells the true story of a Cree family's strange encounter one winter night, which results in a conversation beyond words.
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Vistas2009 13 filmsVistas - 13 short films on the theme of "nationhood". Produced by the National Film Board of Canada and APTN.
This animated short tells the true story of a Cree family's strange encounter one winter night, which results in a conversation beyond words.
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writerLisa Jackson
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directorLisa Jackson
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animationJody Kramer
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narratorBarry AhenakewKimowan Ahenakew
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editorHart Snider
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singerBarry Ahenakew
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sound designGael MacLean
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supervisionGael MacLean
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animation assistantRachel DilkAndrea ShimizuElisa Chee
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re-recording engineerDoug Paterson
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audio postRukkus House
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post-production servicesFinale Editworks
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production coordinatorTeri Snelgrove
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technical coordinatorWes Machnikowski
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production supervisorKathryn LynchScott Collins
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program administratorBruce HagermanCyndi Forcand
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marketing managerLeslie StaffordMia Desroches
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series producerVanessa LoewenJoe MacDonald
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series executive producerDerek MazurPeter Strutt
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producerSelwyn Jacob
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executive producerTracey Friesen
Ages 10 to 17
School subjects
Consider how humour is used to contribute to the mood of the story and the reaction of the family to the extraterrestrial presence. Examine how the animator has given unity to the film by making transitions via geometrically similar objects: girl’s embroidery hoop, the teapot, the drum, and the flying saucer. How does the tone of the story remain credible even though the characters are incredulous to this odd occurrence?
The Visit, Lisa Jackson, provided by the National Film Board of Canada