Why Must the Sun Go Down?
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NOMINEE - BEST ANIMATED FILM
2017
Canada
5 mins
US Premiere
Animated Film Competition
| Iris Moore | |
| Iris Moore, Storyhive (funders) | |
| Tash Raja Gabaglia Tal (Narrator) |
When a little nightingale wonders to herself why the sun must go down at night, she embarks upon a journey where she meets creatures who can make flowers from sky, weave wind into clouds, and turn rain into song.
About the Director
Iris Moore is an artist and animator based in Victoria B.C, Canada. Her films are made entirely by hand, with watercolour and paper cut-outs. She aims to tell stories with poignant messages that will inspire viewers within their own lives. Her films have been screened in over 80 festivals worldwide and she has received 9 film awards.
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Awards
2018 Leo Awards (Canada) – Best Animated Program, Best Art Direction in an Animation
