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Typical Fairytale (A)

Country: Canada, Language: English, 11 mins

  • Director: Annette Reilly
  • Writer: Jessica McLeod; Abbey Spracklin
  • Producer: Greg Delmage; Avi Glanzer; Annette Reilly; Roz Young

CGiii Comment

An original take on gender identity...and, it's a wee delight!


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The(ir) Blurb...

This film explores the gulf between parent and child and understanding the concept of what personal identity is. The narrative takes the familiar form of a fairy tale, expressing its ideas through rhyme, verse and whimsy.

Cast & Characters

Ameko Eks Mass Carroll as Sarah
Mike Klemak as Narrator
Annette Reilly as Sherry
Brendan Taylor as Larry
Amy Fox as Woman