Animation Series: Tashi, Dirtgirlworld, Animalia All Ages
When
10.15am, Sat 19 Feb 2022 (54 mins)Where
Gallery of Modern Art & Cinema A
About
Three animated adaptations of much-loved Australian books, including two by ‘Animalia’ author Graeme Base, alongside an episode of popular animation hybrid Dirtgirlworld.
Tashi: The Golden Jawbone 2014 dir. Marc Wasik (12 mins)
“When Jack's parents bundle him off to stay with his distant cousin Tashi, the two boys become swept up in a series of wild adventures exploring a fantastical land far, far away.” Flying Bark Productions
Dirtgirlworld: Morning 2009 dir. Hana Kukal (11 mins)
“Dirtgirl wears gumboots, grows awesome tomatoes, knows the names of clouds and drives an orange tractor. She hangs out in her garden with her friends, scrapboy, hayman, grubby and many more!” The Australian Broadcasting Commission
The Gallant Captain 2013 dir. Katrina Mathers and Graeme Base (8.08 mins)
“A boy and his cat journey into unknown waters with a boat, a bottle and a vivid imagination.
When Will discovers a box of memories in his father's wardrobe, he embarks on a fantastic seafaring voyage. With his trusty first mate Cat in tow, Will's vivid imagination begins to unravel. Faced with certain peril, Will must learn to become The Gallant Captain.” Katrina Mathers
Animalia: Hello, We Must Be Going 2007 dir. David Scott (24 mins)
“Alex and Zoe are two kids who find themselves in an extraordinary situation. After stumbling across a magical portal hidden in the town library, they’re led to a parallel dimension, a sophisticated world called Animalia. It’s a magical place dominated by talking animals.” Australian Children’s Television Foundation
Production Credits
- Directors: Marc Wasi, Jean Camde, Hana Kuka, Katrina Mather, Graeme Bas, David Scott
- Runtime: 54 minutes