The Missing Scarf
| The Missing Scarf | |
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| Directed by | Eoin Duffy |
| Produced by | Jamie Hogan |
| Starring | George Takei |
| Music by | Echolab |
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Running time | 6 minutes |
| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
The Missing Scarf is a 2013 computer animated short film directed by Eoin Duffy, produced by Jamie Hogan & narrated by George Takei. The film was shortlisted for the 86th Academy Awards.[1] The project was created in conjunction with Irish Film Board, Raidió Teilifís Éireann and Arts Council of Ireland, the short film is made in Blender3D, making the first blender-made short film to be shortlisted for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2014.[2]
Plot
Albert the Squirrel makes a startling discovery ... an empty space where once his favourite scarf lay. He heads off into the forest only to find everyone else is preoccupied with worries of their own. He helps who he can before moving on but never seems to get any closer to his goal. [3]
Cast
- George Takei as Narrator[4]
Accolades
| Awards | ||||
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| Award[5] | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
| Galway Film Fleadh | July 13, 2013 | The James Horgan Award for Best Animation | Eoin Duffy | Won |
| LA Shorts Fest | September 13, 2013 | Best Animation | Eoin Duffy | Won |
| New Hampshire Film Festival | October 20, 2013 | Best Animation | Eoin Duffy | Won |
| Seminci | October 26, 2013 | Best European Short Film | Eoin Duffy | Won |
| Savannah Film Festival | October 26, 2013 | Best European Short Film | Eoin Duffy | Won |
| Indie Memphis | November 3, 2013 | Best Animation | Eoin Duffy | Won |
| Cork Film Festival | November 17, 2013 | The Grand Prix Irish | Eoin Duffy | Won |
| Foyle Film Festival | October 24, 2013 | Best Irish Animation | Eoin Duffy | Won |
| Irish Film & Television Awards | April 5, 2014 | Best Short Film | Eoin Duffy | Nominated |
| Dallas International Film Festival | April 11, 2014 | Best Short Animation | Eoin Duffy | Won |
| San Francisco International Film Festival | May 8, 2014 | Best Animated Short | Eoin Duffy | Won |
| 27th European Film Awards | December 13, 2014 | European Film Award for Best Short Film | Eoin Duffy | Pending |
References
- ^ "10 Animated Shorts Advance in 2013 Oscar Race".
- ^ KIRSTY BLAKE, KNOX. "Irish Animation The Missing Scarf bidding for Oscar glory". Irish Independent. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ "Official Site".
- ^ Brunsdon, Helen. "The Missing Scarf on Show me the Animation". Retrieved July 16, 2013.
- ^ "Official Site".