The Snail and the Whale is a 2019 British-South African short computer-animated TV film, directed by Max Lang and Daniel Snaddon, and produced by Michael Rose and Martin Pope of Magic Light Pictures, in association with Triggerfish Animation Studios where the film was animated.[1]
| The Snail and the Whale | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Poster for The Snail and the Whale | |
| Based on | The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler |
| Written by | Max Lang Suzanne Lang |
| Directed by | Max Lang Daniel Snaddon |
| Starring | Sally Hawkins Rob Brydon Cariad Lloyd Emma Tate Arnold Brown Max Lang |
| Narrated by | Diana Rigg |
| Theme music composer | René Aubry |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom South Africa |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | Martin Pope Michael Rose |
| Running time | 30 minutes (approx.) |
| Production companies | Magic Light Pictures Triggerfish Animation Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC One |
| Release | 25 December 2019 |
| Related | |
| Zog | |
The short film is based on the 2003 picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The voices of the main characters include Dame Diana Rigg, Sally Hawkins and Rob Brydon. The special premiered on BBC One in the U.K. for Christmas 2019.[2]
Plot
editThe Snail and the Whale follows the amazing journey of a tiny snail who longs to see the world and hitches a ride on the tail of a friendly humpback whale. A joyous, empowering story about the natural wonders of the world and discovering that no matter how small you are, you can make a difference.
Voice cast
edit- Diana Rigg as Narrator.[3]
- Sally Hawkins as Snail.
- Rob Brydon as Humpback whale.
- Cariad Lloyd as Teacher.
- Arnold Brown and Emma Tate as the snail flock.
- Max Lang as the Fish in the Sea.
- William Barber, David Cummings, Charlotte-Davis Black, Emmy Dowers and Mia Wilks as the school children.
Broadcast
editThe special premiered on BBC One at 2:30 PM in the UK on Christmas Day 2019 and was watched by 4 million viewers.[citation needed]
Accolades
edit| Year | Presenter/Festival | Award/Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | New York International Children's Film Festival | Audience Award, Ages 3–5 | Won[4] |
| British Animation Awards | Best Voice Performance (Sally Hawkins) | Won[5] | |
| Banff Rockie Awards | Best Children’s Animation | Won[6] | |
| Venice TV awards | Children/Youth | Won[7] | |
| Sapporo International Short Film Festival & Market | Action / Adventure | Won[8] | |
| British Animation Awards | Best Longform and Best Use of Sound | Nominated[9] | |
| Annecy International Animated Film Festival | TV category | Nominated[10] | |
| Cleveland International Film Festival | Official Selection | Nominated[11] | |
| Annie Awards | Best Animated Special Production | Won[12] | |
| 2022 | British Academy Children's Awards | Animation | Won[13] |
| Best Director (Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon) | Won | ||
| Best Writer (Max Lang, Suzanne Lang) | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "BBC - BBC One and Magic Light announce The Snail and the Whale for Christmas 2019 - Media Centre". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (20 September 2019). "Rob Brydon, Sally Hawkins & Diana Rigg Set Sail with 'The Snail and the Whale'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ Bley Griffiths, Eleanor. "Meet the voice cast of The Snail and the Whale". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ "Awards". New York Int'l Children's Film Festival. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Shaun the Sheep and The Snail and the Whale among winners at British Animation Awards 2020". ToyNews. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
Top awards went to Sally Hawkins for her work on the animated adaptation of the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler book, The Snail and the Whale (...)
- ^ "U.S., U.K. Shows Dominate Banff Rockie Award Nominations | Hollywood Reporter". www.hollywoodreporter.com. 21 April 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Winners 2020". Venice TV Award (in German). Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "SAPPORO SHORT FEST 2020 | 第15回 札幌国際短編映画祭". SAPPORO SHORT FEST 2020 | 第15回 札幌国際短編映画祭. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Honours for Best Long Form".
The Snail and the Whale, vie for honours for Best Long Form (...)
- ^ "Annecy > Programme > Index". www.annecy.org. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "The Snail and the Whale - Cleveland International Film Festival :: April 7 - 20, 2021". www.clevelandfilm.org. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ 2021 Annie Awards winners list: Soul, Wolfwalkers, Star Wars|EW.com
- ^ "BAFTA's Children & Young People Awards 2022 - Winners". British Academy of Film and Television Arts. 27 November 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2023.