Joe
- Studio
- National Film Board of Canada
- Distributor
- National Film Board of Canada
Synopsis
Seraphim "Joe" Fortes, born in the West Indies, became one of Vancouver's most beloved citizens. Using a colorful blend of music, poetry and animation, this film celebrates Joe's life.
For more than 30 years, Joe Fortes swam in English Bay. He was a self-appointed lifeguard at first, but he became so famous that the city of Vancouver finally rewarded him with a salary for doing what he loved best. He taught thousands of people to swim, and saved over a hundred lives. Yet there were some who did not respect him because of his skin color. Through his determination, kindness, and love for children, Joe changed attitudes.
This film brings to life a remarkable person, and introduces a whole new generation of children to a hero who was part of the early history of Vancouver.
For more than 30 years, Joe Fortes swam in English Bay. He was a self-appointed lifeguard at first, but he became so famous that the city of Vancouver finally rewarded him with a salary for doing what he loved best. He taught thousands of people to swim, and saved over a hundred lives. Yet there were some who did not respect him because of his skin color. Through his determination, kindness, and love for children, Joe changed attitudes.
This film brings to life a remarkable person, and introduces a whole new generation of children to a hero who was part of the early history of Vancouver.
Characters
Seraphim "Joe" Fortes
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Jill Haras
Producing
- Producer
- George Johnson
- Executive Producer
- Svend-Erik Eriksen
Animation
- Animator
- Tami Knight, Martin Rose, Amanda Forbis, Sherann Johnson, Tracy Lewis
Voices
- Voice
- Blu Mankuma (Seraphim "Joe" Fortes), Brenda McDonald, Richard de Klerk, Maria Fierro, Shirley Milliner, Janyse Jaud, Colin Murdock, Michael Dobson, Laara Sadiq, Terry Klassen, Katie Virshilas, Michal Suchanek, Nickol Tschenscher, Natasha Vasiluk, Eric Savics
Music
- Music
- John Sereda
Editing
- Editor
- Jill Haras
Crew
- Creator
- Jill Haras
- Characters and Backgrounds
- Jill Haras
- Additional Backgrounds
- Martin Rose
- Digital Preparation
- Keven Fedirko
- Digital Imaging
- Nathaniel Akin, Claire Maxwell, Scott Kiborn, Ruben Moller
- Technical Support
- Ruben Moller, Keven Fedirko, James Schmidlin
- Animatic Editors
- Jeanne Slater, Shirley Anne Claydon, Ileana Pietrobruno
- Voice Casting Director
- Carmen Ruiz-Laza
- Sound Supervisor
- Gael MacLean
- Sound Editor
- Haida Paul
- Foley Artist
- Maureen Murphy
- Foley Recordist
- Robert Hunter
- Sound Assistant
- Jody Robert Lessard
- Re-Recording Mixers
- Bill Sheppard, Dean Giammarco
- Original Conforming
- The Bush Edit House
- Production Supervisor
- Kathryn Lynch
- Program Administrator
- Bruce Hagerman
Companies and other credits
- Post-Production Sound and Re-Recording: Cinesonic Productions Inc
- Post-Production Services: Rainmaker Digital Pictures
- Produced with the Assistance of BC Arts Council
Production notes
Cutout and computer animation.
Awards
Leo Award, Best Overall Sound in an Animation Program or Series, Gael MacLean, Haida Paul, Bill Sheppard and Dean Giammarco, 2003.
Bronze Plaque Award, Social Issues, Columbus International Film and Video Festival, 2003
Bronze Plaque Award, Social Issues, Columbus International Film and Video Festival, 2003