The Hottest Show on Earth

197727 min 50 secFilm: Animation, Documentary

Direction: Terence Macartney-FilgateDerek LambWolf Koenig

Production: Jeffrey SchonWolf KoenigDerek Lamb

Script: Derek LambWolf KoenigDavid SuzukiDon ArioliIan BallWilliam Weintraub

Produced by the National Film Board of Canada for Energy, Mines and Resources Canada.

A side-splitting combo of animation and live action that catapults the potentially mundane subject of home insulation to heights of hilarity. Even the host, Dr. David Suzuki, gets into the improbable act. He proves that "The Energy Crisis" is not a rock group, and that there are simple ways to stay warm in winter and save fuel dollars. Topics include: the origins of fossil fuels, how to optimize furnace efficiency, common areas of home heat loss, weather-stripping and insulation. A film to keep you warm and laughing.

Subject categories


  • Environment and Conservation > Energy Resources
  • Architecture > Energy Sources and ConservationHeatingHomes and Housing

Credits


director
Terence Macartney-Filgate
Derek Lamb
Wolf Koenig
producer
Jeffrey Schon
Wolf Koenig
Derek Lamb
executive producer
Derek Lamb
writer
Derek Lamb
Wolf Koenig
David Suzuki
Don Arioli
Ian Ball
William Weintraub
animation
Sidney Goldsmith
Les Drew
Yossi Abolafia
Kaj Pindal
Timothy Elliott
Bozenna Heczko
Veronika Soul
Lynn Smith
Janet Perlman
Meilan Lam
host
David Suzuki

Awards


  • Etrog for Best Documentary under 30 minutesGenie Awards