Ludovic - Magic in the Air

200212 min 14 secFilm: Animation, Children's film, Fiction

G

Direction: Co Hoedeman

Production: Jean-Jacques Leduc

Script: Co HoedemanMarie-Francine Hébert

It's autumn in all its glory and Ludovic is playing in the park. To his joy, a teddy bear a little older than himself comes toward him. Ludovic happily thinks: "He wants to play with me!" But the big teddy bear knocks him down and runs away. Ludovic's troubles are not over yet. He will fall victim to the bully once again before he is rescued by a smiling little girl teddy bear. Her kind gesture suddenly transforms Ludovic's world. He and his new friend plan how to outsmart the bully. The whole park joins in their conspiracy: the leaves on the trees, the swings, and even the sand castle! When you have a friend, anything is possible! The little teddy bear's heart is filled with joy as he leaves the park only to meet up again with the bully. "He looks sad," thinks Ludovic and generously lends him his brand new kite. The bully is bowled over. The magic is still working. What a fantastical day it has been!

Ludovic - Magic in the Air by Co Hoedeman, is a story full of charm and freshness about the magic of friendship between a child and his new friend. Daniel Lavoie's music enhances the images and imparts a magical quality to the film.

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Subject categories


  • Children and Youth > Child Rearing and DevelopmentChildren's StoriesPeer Relationships
  • Psychology and Psychiatry > ChildrenEmotional LifeInterpersonal Relationships
  • Ethics and Religious Culture > Ethical Values
  • Health/Personal Development > Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution
  • Family Studies/Home Economics > Relationships

Credits


direction
Co Hoedeman
animation
Co Hoedeman
camera
Co Hoedeman
script
Co Hoedeman
Marie-Francine Hébert
direction assistant
Chantal Masson
animation assistant
Chantal Masson
set design
Denis Rondeau
puppets
Lilian Kruip
original music
Daniel Lavoie
recording
Michael Delaney
picture editing
José Heppell
sound editing
France Dubé
original text
Marie-Francine Hébert
English adaptation
Clare Johnstone
voice
Sonja Ball
voice direction
Marc Bertrand
foley
Stéphane Cadotte
Ariane Picher
sound recording
Geoffrey Mitchell
Patrick Viegas
re-recording
Serge Boivin
Jean Paul Vialard
titles
Louise Overy
technical coordination
Andrée Delagrave
administration
Maryse Chapdelaine
administrative unit
Diane Régimbald
Diane Martindale
Diane Champagne
marketing officer
Julie Roy
assistant to the producer
Francine Langdeau
producer
Jean-Jacques Leduc

Awards


  • People's Choice Award - Category: Short FilmFestival International du film pour enfants (FIFEM)
  • Bronze Plaque Award - Category: Entertainment International Film and Video Festival