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Walk-in-the-Forest
2009
3 min
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Diane Obomsawin's whimsical animated short follows medicine man Walk-in-the-forest on a walk in the woods that leads to the discovery of an intriguing secret world.
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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.
Diane Obomsawin's whimsical animated short follows medicine man Walk-in-the-forest on a walk in the woods that leads to the discovery of an intriguing secret world.
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writerDiane Obomsawin
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directorDiane Obomsawin
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animatorDiane Obomsawin
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original musicJudith Gruber-Stitzer
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soundJudith Gruber-Stitzer
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musicianAnant JesseBob OlivierJudith Gruber-Stitzer
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foleyKarla Baumgardner
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technical co-ordinationJulie Laperrière
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infographicsStephan GaudreaultSusan Gourley
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recordingSerge BoivinShelley CraigLuc LégerJean Paul Vialard
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mixSerge BoivinShelley CraigLuc LégerJean Paul Vialard
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online editingYannick CarrierDenis GathelierDenis Pilon
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administrationGisèle GuilbaultRosalina Di SarioCyndi Forcand
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marketing managerLeslie StaffordMia Desroches
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executive producerJoe MacDonaldDerek MazurVanessa LoewenPeter StruttDavid Verrall
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producerMichael Fukushima
Ages 14 to 17
School subjects
This animated short plays on the traditional notions of First Nations art. Identify three key characteristics of First Nations art. After viewing Walk-in-the-Forest, ask students how the animator integrates traditional aboriginal styles, and motifs into this short film. Consider how the animation evokes a style that is reminiscent of traditional NFB animated films. Define the word “iconic” and explain how this film draws influences from iconic sources.