Monster in the Coal Bin is a Canadian short film, directed by Allen Schinkel and released in 1989.[1] Set in the 1950s, the film stars Adam Smoluk as Furby, a young boy who must learn to confront and overcome his fears after the death of his father.[2]
| Monster in the Coal Bin | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Allen Schinkel |
| Written by | Allen Schinkel |
| Produced by | Ellen Rutter Allen Schinkel Tracy Traeger |
| Starring | Adam Smoluk |
| Edited by | Allen Schinkel |
| Distributed by | Winnipeg Film Group |
Release date |
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Running time | 24 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The film received a Genie Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 11th Genie Awards in 1990.[3]
References
edit- ^ Nancy Baele, "The claustrophobic and obsessive films of Winnipeg". Ottawa Citizen, September 30, 1989.
- ^ John Danakas, "Film group offers new work". Winnipeg Sun, June 29, 1989.
- ^ Julia Nunes, "East meets West in battle for Genies". The Globe and Mail, February 14, 1990.
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