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Talespinners - A collection of short animated films for children · Overview · Animators · View a clip · Objectives The Talespinners Collection is an exceptional and vibrant series of short animated films for children aged 5 – 9. Adapted from books, each film is based on an acclaimed cross-cultural children’s story that will engage young viewers with appealing characters and dynamic storylines, while sparking their imaginations with finely crafted animation. The stories, chosen for their timeless appeal, explore a range of multicultural themes – identity, diversity, belonging, traditions and ceremonies, learning to fit in, the value of principles and convictions. Each centres on a character that children can identify with, delivered through charming narratives in age-appropriate language, providing an effective way to encourage positive attitudes and understanding among children. Acclaimed children’s authors Paul Yee, Itah Sadu, Rachna Gilmour and Robert Munsch wrote some of the stories. Other writers represent cultural communities from across the country, showing how rich Canadian culture becomes with each new generation of writers and artists.
Diversity too is reflected among the choice of directors, many directing for the first time. Almost all have chosen to work on stories from their own cultural backgrounds, bringing their unique interpretation and creative expression into play to create an original and energetic retelling of popular tales.
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The literature and oral traditions of a wide range of cultural communities continue to enhance and change the fabric of our society. But despite an increasingly diverse population, the heritage and traditions of many of those with roots and branches outside of North America have been under-represented by what we read and see in the media, especially in children’s programs. The Talespinners Collection hopes to help redress this shortfall by introducing children to a wealth of different perspectives, while promoting the common elements of life that cross over cultural boundaries. The celebration of stories and themes with widespread appeal can be a powerful way to introduce children to the culture of friends and neighbours and at the same time allowing a large and growing number of Canadians, from different cultural backgrounds, to see a reflection of their day-to-day reality on the screen through the eyes of creators who are from those communities.
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