Distant Islands
Synopsis
This short animation uses appliqué and embroidered tapestries to recall a young girl's happy summers spent sailing with her family off the coast of British Columbia. Each tapestry, meticulously stitched by hand with brightly coloured yarns, evokes the memory of leisurely days at sea, drifting among the islands.
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- Director
- Bettina Maylone
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Poole
- Original Title
- Distant Islands
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bettina Maylone
Mike Poole
Department Leadership Roster
Bettina Maylone
Director
Mike Poole
Writer
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What is Distant Islands about?
This short animation uses appliqué and embroidered tapestries to recall a young girl's happy summers spent sailing with her family off the coast of British Columbia. Each tapestry, meticulously stitched by hand with brightly coloured yarns, evokes the memory of leisurely days at sea, drifting among the islands.
Who directed Distant Islands?
Distant Islands was directed by Bettina Maylone.
Who stars in Distant Islands?
The principal cast of Distant Islands includes Nettie Wild.
When was Distant Islands released and how long is it?
Distant Islands was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 6m.