BAFTA WINNER
Distributed by
http://classics.dreamworksanimation.com/
Written and Directed by Graham Ralph
Featuring the voices of
Miriam Margolyes
Dermot Morgan
Sorcha Cusack, Kate Sachs and Neil McCaul
Music by the Music Sculptures
Produced by Jackie Edwards
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THE FIRST SNOW OF WINTER 30 MINUTE SPECIAL A story about a a young duck who misses the migration and learns about friendship and survival in the harsh Irish winter The story is set in the West coast of Ireland and Graham spent time actually researching the locations along the wild rocky coastline of Killarny to prepare for the film.
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AWARDS Bafta winner for best animated film for children
Prix Jeunesse: Winner: Best Children's Programme (0-6 fiction)
The Royal Television Society: Winner: Best Children's Entertainment
The Prix Danube: Best Independent Production
Chicago International Children's Film Festival: Children's Jury 2nd prize for Best Animation
Kinderfilmfest, Tokyo: Grand Prize, Best Short Film
Washington DC International Film Festival: Best Film: Audience Award & Jury Award
