A Cautionary Tail
Synopsis
A little girl is born with a tail that expresses her emotions. As a child, her parents celebrate their daughter's uniqueness and her tail inspires magical make-believe adventures with her friends. As she grows up, however, the young woman faces pressure to fit in, and must choose between conformity and self-expression. An animated short film starring Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett, using a striking collage of 3D animated characters and hand-made miniature sets.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Rippingale
- Screenplay & Story
- Erika Harrison
- Original Title
- A Cautionary Tail
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Rippingale
Erika Harrison
Callan Green
Duane Fogwell
Will Alexander, Renata Cooper, Carl Dalby, Pauline Piper
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Rippingale
Director
Erika Harrison
Writer
Carl Dalby
Producer
Pauline Piper
Producer
Callan Green
Director of Photography
Duane Fogwell
Editor
Xanthe Highfield
Production Design
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What is A Cautionary Tail about?
A little girl is born with a tail that expresses her emotions. As a child, her parents celebrate their daughter's uniqueness and her tail inspires magical make-believe adventures with her friends. As she grows up, however, the young woman faces pressure to fit in, and must choose between conformity and self-expression. An animated short film starring Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett, using a striking collage of 3D animated characters and hand-made miniature sets.
Who directed A Cautionary Tail?
A Cautionary Tail was directed by Simon Rippingale.
Who stars in A Cautionary Tail?
The principal cast of A Cautionary Tail includes Cate Blanchett, David Wenham, Barry Otto.
When was A Cautionary Tail released and how long is it?
A Cautionary Tail was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 15m.