The Bolt Who Screwed Christmas

The Bolt Who Screwed Christmas
Directed byJohn Wardlaw
Written byJohn Wardlaw
Starring
Music by
Release dates
  • 2009 (2009) (Los Angeles Reel Film Festival)[1]
  • 2010 (2010) (Santa Barbara International Film Festival)[2]
Running time
8 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Bolt Who Screwed Christmas is a 2009 independent animated short film parody of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! written and directed by John Wardlaw and animated by Andy Angrand. The film features the final performance of actor Jonathan Harris and co-stars Tress MacNeille. The film also features an original score by Gary Stockdale and music by director John Wardlaw's band, Anti-m.

Jonathan Harris

Written in 1997, the script was presented to Jonathan Harris in 1998 and his voice work was actually recorded in 2000. He died on November 3, 2002, making it his last film. In 2006 an additional scene was added to the film and Jonathan Harris' former Lost In Space co-stars Bill Mumy, Angela Cartwright and Marta Kristen added their voices to the film. The film was dedicated to his memory.

Production and release

Completed in 2009, the film first appeared at the non-theatrical 2009 Los Angeles Reel Film Festival where it was honored with three awards.[1] In 2010 it made its theatrical world premier in film-maker John Wardlaw's home town at the 25th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF).[2] Between December 2009 and December 2011, it played in 30 film festivals, winning 13 awards. Its final theatrical appearance was at L’hybride in Lille France.

In 2011 it was released on DVD as part of a collection of short films and music videos by Wardlaw. The DVD bonus features include early animations and audio outtakes. The film was licensed to ShortsHD and ShortsTV in 2014.

Reception

"It had a great animation style, clever and slightly naughty story (well put together) and was totally enjoyable!" claimed D. C. Fontana;[3]

"I laughed my nuts off," stated David Gerrold.[3]

Awards

Award Festival / Year
2nd Place Best Animation[1] LARFF Los Angeles Reel Film Festival 2009
Best Animated Characters[1] LARFF Los Angeles Reel Film Festival 2009
Best Animation Story[1] LARFF Los Angeles Reel Film Festival 2009
VSM Excellence Award For Animation[4] VSM (Very Short Movie) Film Festival 2010
Accolade Award Of Merit for Animation[5] Accolade Film Awards 2010
Best Animated Comedy[6] Dragon Con 2010
Silver Telly Awards: Non-Broadcast Productions - Use of Humor; Use of Animation; Entertainment[7] The Telly Awards 2010
Best Animation [8] The Ventura Film Festival 2010
Best Animated Film[3] The Nevada Film Festival 2010
Best Animated Short Comedy[9] The Indie Gathering 2011
Best Of Faux Audience Choice Award[10] Faux Film Fest 2011
Nomination Best Animated Visuals[3] Los Angeles Reel Film Festival 2009
Nomination Best Animation Sound Design[3] Los Angeles Reel Film Festival 2009
Nomination Best Voice Over Jonathan Harris[3] Los Angeles Reel Film Festival 2009
Nomination Best Voice Over Tress MacNeille[3] Los Angeles Reel Film Festival 2009
Nomination Best Original Score[3] Los Angeles Reel Film Festival 2009

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "2009 Winners". LAReelFilmFest.com.
  2. ^ a b "Short Films for Film Fest". The Independent. January 28, 2010. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Now Showing". TopographicProductions.com.
  4. ^ "The Bolt Who Screwed Christmas". VSMCinema.com.
  5. ^ "Winners Archive May 2010". AccoladeCompetition.org. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  6. ^ "Dragon Con Film Fest News". dragoncon.org.
  7. ^ "31st Annual Telly Awards: 2010 Film/Video Silver Winners". TellyAwards.com. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  8. ^ "2010 Awards". VenturaFilmFestival.org.
  9. ^ "2011 Indie Gathering Winners". TheIndieGathering.com. Retrieved January 24, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  10. ^ "Animation Winners". LAReelFilmFest.com.
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