The Witches
- Studio
- CineWorks, UK Film Council.
In Association With: The Scottish Screen National Lottery Fund, Red Kite Productions - Animation studio
- Red Kite Animations
- Distributor
- The Scottish Screen National Lottery Fund
Synopsis
In 1590, Scottish king James VI was in danger of being toppled from his throne by witchcraft. Fearing that they may be targets in the king's witch-hunt, three North Berwick fishwives devise a plan to save themselves.
Characters
Three Fishwives
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Elizabeth Hobbs
Producing
- Producer
- Katja Anderson
Writing
- Writer
- Morag McKinnon
Voices
- Voice
- Colin McLaren
Music
- Music
- Philip Pinsky
Animation
- Animator
- Elizabeth Hobbs
Editing
- Editor
- Mark Jenkins
Production notes
Director and Animator Elizabeth Hobbs has developed a special technique using watercolor that is filmed directly under the rostrum camera, a method that developed from her experience of making Artist's Books using printmaking. Her films and books have a strong narrative and often represent overlooked historical moments with a humorous slant. Written by filmmaker, Morag McKinnon, The Witches was funded by Cineworks in August 2001 and Produced by Katja Anderson at Red Kite Productions.