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    Ho Down

    • 1976
    • 00h 02m 04s
    • John Paizs
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    Synopsis

    An enjoyable animated film done by drawing directly on the film in the tradition of Norman McLaren. Two circles, one male and one female, bounce, spin and stretch to lively music.

    Official Website

    • https://www.winnipegfilmgroup.com/films/ho-down

    Categories

    • Animation

    Shooting Format

    • 16 mm

    Languages

    • English

    Additional Details

    • Music,
    • Animated Painting

    Available Subtitle

    • None

    Region

    • Ontario,
    • Manitoba,
    • Central Canada

    Screening Formats

    • DVD,
    • 16 mm,
    • AppleProRes,
    • BluRay,
    • H.264

    Credits

    • Director: John Paizs

    Provided By

    • Winnipeg Film Group logo

    Festivals

    • Ottawa International Animation Festival

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    • 1980
    • John Paizs

    A young man meets his obsession, a ghostly 60s Playboy-bunny styled "Connie", and is never the same!

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