Pear Cider and Cigarettes
| Pear Cider and Cigarettes | |
|---|---|
Film poster | |
| Directed by | Robert Valley |
| Written by | Robert Valley |
| Produced by | Cara Speller |
Production company | Massive Swerve Studios |
| Distributed by | Passion Pictures Animation |
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Running time | 35 minutes |
| Countries | Canada UK |
| Language | English |
Pear Cider and Cigarettes is a 2016 Canadian animated short film[1][2] written and directed by Robert Valley and produced by Cara Speller.[3][4] The film and the graphic novel of the same name are based on a true story.
Plot
Hard-living Techno Stypes has been Robert's best friend since childhood, and over the years, Robert has been amazed by Techno's ability to self-sabotage. When Techno is hospitalized in China and needs a liver transplant, Robert goes on a wild ride to get him home to Vancouver.
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | February 26, 2017 | Best Animated Short Film | Robert Valley and Cara Speller | Nominated | [5][6] |
| Annie Awards | February 2017 | Best Animated Special Production | Massive Swerve Studios and Passion Pictures Animation | Won | [7] |
See also
References
- ^ Scott Lehane (February 9, 2017). "'Pear Cider and Cigarettes': How a 'Passion' Project Became an Academy Award Contender". AWN.com. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ^ "British Films Directory — Film Detail — Pear Cider and Cigarettes". September 26, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ^ Tapley, Kristopher (November 23, 2016). "Oscars: 10 Animated Shorts Advance in 2016 Race". Variety. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ Amidi, Amid (September 22, 2016). "Watch Rob Valley's 'Pear Cider and Cigarettes': 50% Off Promo Code Inside". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ "89th Academy Awards Nominees". Oscar.go. January 24, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ "Piper" wins Best Animated Short Film-Oscars on YouTube
- ^ Terry Flores (February 4, 2017). "'Zootopia' Wins Top Prize at Annie Awards (Winners List)". Variety. Retrieved February 13, 2017.