Bigfoot Family
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| Music by | Puggy |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Countries | France, Belgium |
| Languages | French, English |
Bigfoot Family is a Belgian-French computer-animated comedy-drama film. It is directed by Ben Stassen and Jeremy Degruson.
Synopsis
Bigfoot, Adam's father, wants to use his fame for a good cause and decides that protecting a large wildlife reserve in Alaska is the perfect opportunity. Bigfoot mysteriously disappears, and Adam and his animal friends band together to find Bigfoot and save the nature reserve.
Cast
- Jules Wojciechowski as Adam, Bigfoot's son.
- Chris Parson as Bigfoot / Dr. Harrison
- Rashida Jones as Arlo, one of the environmental protestors Bigfoot meets in Alaska.
- Shyloh Oostwald as Emma, Adam's friend and love interest.
- Lindsey Alena as Shelly, Adam's mother and Bigfoot's wife.
- Sandy Fox as Tina the squirrel/
- Joey Lotsko as Trapper the raccoon.
- Laila Berzins as Weecha, Trappers raccoon companion.
- Michael Sorich as Wilbur, the intimidating yet adorable bear.
- Joey Camen as the wolf.
Production
Production for Bigfoot Family began shortly before the release of nWave's seventh animated feature film, The Queen's Corgi. The film follows The Son of Bigfoot, which came out in theaters in 2018.[1] The animation studio teased the production of the movie at the 2020 Paris Images Digital Summit.[2]
Music
After collaborating with nWave Pictures on the soundtrack of The Son of Bigfoot, Belgian music band Puggy agreed to score the soundtrack of Bigfoot Family. Puggy collaborated with Sylvie Hoarau for the single "Out in the Open", with the authorization of Sony Music, which is featured in the film during Adam's roadtrip to Alaska.
Release
In June 2020, Bigfoot Family premiered at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival.[3] At the festival, it was nominated for Best Animated Feature Film.[4]
References
- ^ "Ben Stassen Set to Direct 3D Animated Sequel "Bigfoot Superstar". Variety.com. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- ^ https://www.nwave.com/nwave-attends-paris-images-digital-summit/
- ^ ""Bigfoot Family" selected for 2020 Annecy Festival". nWave Pictures. May 18, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "The Annecy Festival reveals the final part of its Official Selection and its juries!" (Press release). Annecy International Animation Film Festival. May 18, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
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