This film brings a Yiddish folk song to life, as the animated journey of a young bride and groom from Eastern Europe to North America is set to rollicking klezmer music. Fleeing the threat of war, the couple arrive in Canada, establish a new life together and hand down their traditions to the generations that follow. Produced, directed and animated by Arnie Lipsey.
The Crow and the Canary
An animated true story. A young boy gets in trouble harassing the neighbourhood grouch. When the old man complains to the boy’s father, he’s told a parable that puts his complaint in perspective. Produced, directed and animated by Arnie Lipsey. Narrated by the filmmaker’s father.
Two short animated films, produced years apart.
Shown extensively at international film festivals, they each earned a degree of critical recognition.
Festivals and Awards
Almonds and Wine:
Winner, international Jewish Video Competition, Judah L. Magnes Museum, Berkeley California
Winner, "Reel 13" Short film competition, WNYC, PBS
Ashkkenaz Festival of NewYiddish Culture, Toronto
Chicago International Film Festival
Toronto Digital Image Festival
World Animation Celebration, Los Angeles
Ottawa International Animation Festival
Chicago International Children's Film Festival
Vancouver Reel to Real Children's Film Festival
Brooklyn Academy of Music International Children's Film Festival
Jewish Film Festivals in: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, New York, Miami, Tampa, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Boston, Washington, San Diego, Hartford, New Jersey, Maine, Detroit, Sao Paulo, Barcelona,
Stockholm, and Hong Kong
Broadcast on TV Ontario
Included in the compilation video release "100% Independent" by ASIFA Canada
The Crow and the Canary:
National Educational Film and Video Festival, Silver Apple Award
Chicago International Film Festival, Certificate of merit
Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival, Golden Sheaf nomination
Chicago International Festival of Chidren's Films, honorable mention
Toronto International Fim Festival
Vancouver International Film Festival
Los Angeles International Animation Celebration
Spike and Mike Festival of Animation, North American Theatrical tour