The Hottest Show on Earth is a Canadian short documentary film released in 1977.[1] Directed by Terence Macartney-Filgate, Derek Lamb and Wolf Koenig for the National Film Board of Canada, the film centred on the environmental and financial benefits of efficient building insulation, using both animation and humour to engage viewers on a potentially dry and boring topic.[1]
| The Hottest Show on Earth | |
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| Directed by | Terence Macartney-Filgate Derek Lamb Wolf Koenig |
| Written by | Don Arioli Ian Ball Wolf Koenig Derek Lamb David Suzuki William Weintraub |
| Produced by | Wolf Koenig Derek Lamb Jeffrey Schon |
| Narrated by | David Suzuki |
| Cinematography | Terence Macartney-Filgate Wolf Koenig |
| Edited by | John Laing Judith Potterton |
| Music by | Bill Brooks Bruce Mackay |
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Running time | 27 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The film won the Canadian Film Award for Best Short Documentary at the 29th Canadian Film Awards in 1978.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Chris Robinson and Tom McSorley, The Corners are Glowing: Selected Writings from the Ottawa International Animation Festival. CRC Press, 2022. ISBN 9781000648096.
- ^ Jay Scott, "Unseen Silent Partner sweeps film awards". The Globe and Mail, September 22, 1978.
External links
edit- The Hottest Show on Earth at IMDb
- Watch The Hottest Show on Earth on the NFB website
- The Hottest Show on Earth at the National Film Board of Canada catalog
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