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Shyness

1996 (estimated) Theatrical National Film Board of Canada

Studio
National Film Board of Canada
Distributor
National Film Board of Canada

Synopsis

In a parody of the Frankenstein story, Dr. Frankenstein creates a monster, only to find out that his creation is too shy to go out and frighten anyone. The good doctor and his malevolent assistant Trevor try to find ways of helping their creation overcome his condition. A film for anyone who's ever been shy.

Characters

Dr. Frankenstein, Monster, Trevor

Credits

Directing

Director
Les Drew

Producing

Producer
William Pettigrew, David Verrall
Executive Producer
Barrie McLean

Writing

Writer
Les Drew

Animation

Animator
Les Drew

Voices

Voice
Rob Smith, Len Carlson

Editing

Editor
Normand Roger, Denis L. Chartrand (Sound Editing)

Awards

Gold Apple Award, National Educational Media Network Competition, Oakland, California, 1997