Saguenay international
short film festival

Synopsis

A young boy named Sonny works in an underground coal mine with the adults, taking care of the canary that detects deadly methane gas.

Production :
Rodeo FX
Distribution :
Miyu Distribution
Contact :
Music :
Iohann M.Miller
Cast :
Bulbeck Bill, Johnston Eric and Michael McCarron
Cinematographer :
Jonathan Meret

In competition for :


Best youth short film

Direction
  • Pierre-Hugues Dallaire

    PH and Ben have been directing together for over 10 years. CANARY is a story that has stood with them for almost as long. Their short films and ads have been presented at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Marketing (Share the Joy, IGA Vraiment frais and IGA Aide-gourmet). Other honours include a mention on Vimeo Staff Picks (Share the Joy), an honourable mention at the Queen Palm International Film Festival (Lotto Max Bear) and a Crea Award (MSSS Smoke).

  • Benoit Therriault

    PH and Ben have been directing together for over 10 years. CANARY is a story that has stood with them for almost as long. Their short films and ads have been presented at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Marketing (Share the Joy, IGA Vraiment frais and IGA Aide-gourmet). Other honours include a mention on Vimeo Staff Picks (Share the Joy), an honourable mention at the Queen Palm International Film Festival (Lotto Max Bear) and a Crea Award (MSSS Smoke).