The Sparky Book
Synopsis
In Newfoundland filmmaker Mary Lewis' live action/animation hybrid short film, a talking goldfish tells us the poignant story of his best friend, Sparky the dog, and Sparky's owner, a young girl suffering from a serious illness. The dog lords an unusual reign on a harbour city, but his bond to the girl is tested when her illness takes a dark turn.
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The Sparky Book - Animation and Cartoon Videos
Type: Clip • Published 2016-05-14
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Lewis
- Original Score
- Jeff Johnston
- Original Title
- The Sparky Book
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Lewis
Mary Lewis
Jeff Johnston
Lawrence Jackman, Mary Lewis
Kent Martin, David Verrall, Michael Fukushima, Annette Clarke
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Jackman
Editor
Pam Hall
Production Design
Mary Lewis
Writer
Michael Fukushima
Producer
Mary Lewis
Editor
Mary Lewis
Director
Annette Clarke
Producer
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What is The Sparky Book about?
In Newfoundland filmmaker Mary Lewis' live action/animation hybrid short film, a talking goldfish tells us the poignant story of his best friend, Sparky the dog, and Sparky's owner, a young girl suffering from a serious illness. The dog lords an unusual reign on a harbour city, but his bond to the girl is tested when her illness takes a dark turn.
Who directed The Sparky Book?
The Sparky Book was directed by Mary Lewis.
Who stars in The Sparky Book?
The principal cast of The Sparky Book includes Maggie Hickey, Joel Thomas Hynes, Leah Lewis, Tony Nappo, Gordon Pinsent.
When was The Sparky Book released and how long is it?
The Sparky Book was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sparky Book?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sparky Book was composed by Jeff Johnston.