Film director:
Ryan Larkin, Laurie Gordon
Producer:
Musivision Films - National Film Board of Canada
About the Producer:
<p><span>Laurie launched her career in film becoming the "accidental" film producer while working with the late animator Oscar nominee Ryan Larkin - subject of the Oscar winning film "Ryan." With Ryan's vote of confidence - despite his tattered jeans and panhandling - Ryan understood the film business... Laurie discovered a hidden talent...in herself. Making the impossible dream a reality -The result was "Spare Change" Ryan's first film in 35 years after life on the periphery. The rest is her story. Laurie began her career as a singer musician and ventured into film through this creative process. It was a natural segue... She says" The best part is working with amazing directors and animators, and artists is that I learn from people who have worked directly with greats such as Norman McLaren, Buster Keaton, Harold Pinter...I find this extraordinary"</span></p>
Music:
Laurie Gordon, K. Halatchev
Film synopsis:
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<span>This animation short by Ryan Larkin (</span><em><strong>Walking</strong></em><span>, </span><em><strong>Street Musique</strong></em><span>, etc.) recounts some “comical experiences” Larkin had during his many years as a panhandler in Montreal. It tells the story of Astral Pan, a street beggar (voiced by Larkin himself), who takes us on a wild journey from the sidewalks of a wintry Montreal day, to the gates of Heaven and Hell and back. The great filmmaker passed away before finishing his film. </span><em><strong>Spare Change</strong></em><span>was completed by a friend, producer and singer-songwriter Laurie Gordon, assisted by a team of young, devoted animators. </span></div>
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