CIFF2023: Shaun the Sheep Movie + Q&A
The Chiswick connection: Writer Rob Sprackling is a Chiswick resident.
Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it’s up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.
This 2015 stop-motion animated comedy film based on the popular British television series “Shaun the Sheep,” brings the beloved characters from the TV series to the big screen in a delightful and entertaining adventure. A testament to the art of stop-motion animation and Aardmans world-renowned creativity, it is meticulously crafted with characters brought to life through detailed puppetry. It successfully translates the charm and wit of the small-screen antics into a feature-length film that maintains the spirit of playful fun that made the show so beloved.
Lead Character animator Will Becher and writing team member Rob Sprackling will be in the screen following the film for an entertaining, family-friendly Q&A. Screens as part of the Chiswick in Film Festival.
Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it’s up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.
This 2015 stop-motion animated comedy film based on the popular British television series “Shaun the Sheep,” brings the beloved characters from the TV series to the big screen in a delightful and entertaining adventure. A testament to the art of stop-motion animation and Aardmans world-renowned creativity, it is meticulously crafted with characters brought to life through detailed puppetry. It successfully translates the charm and wit of the small-screen antics into a feature-length film that maintains the spirit of playful fun that made the show so beloved.
Lead Character animator Will Becher and writing team member Rob Sprackling will be in the screen following the film for an entertaining, family-friendly Q&A. Screens as part of the Chiswick in Film Festival.
Cast
Director
Mark Burton • Richard Starzak
Running Time
85 minutes