As politicians and pundits debate the role of the CBC in Canada’s cultural mix, the Writers Guild of Canada has a new video series that makes a heartfelt case for Canadian stories.

Toronto production, design and animation studio The Juggernaut created the series of short animated films, “Telling Canadian Stories. Telling CanadianS Stories.” The videos celebrate Canadian creation through the anecdotes of three screenwriters paired with unique animation.

For anyone who has felt the power of seeing their hometown reflected in a work of fiction, or remembers wanting to listen to the adult stories rather than playing “kick the can” with the other kids, these short animations will resonate.

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Credits:

Client: The Writers Guild of Canada
Agency: The Juggernaut
Executive Producer: Patrick Fay
Executive Creative Director: Craig Small
Creative Director: Nick Goso

Telling Canadian Stories: Penny Gummerson
Animation & Direction: Hector Herrera, Pazit Cahlon
Sound Design: Aaron McCourt, Imprint Music

Telling Canadian Stories: Simon Racioppa
Animation & Direction: Matthew den Boer
Sound Design: Aaron McCourt, Imprint Music

Telling Canadian Stories: Bruce Smith
Animation & Direction: Nick Sewell
Sound Design: Aaron McCourt, Imprint Music