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Canvas streaming

2020 Movie United States Short, Drama, Family, Animation 9 min Ages 0+

By: Frank E. Abney III

After suffering a loss, a painter finds his inspiration to create again.

Filmium rating

64%

Mood

Heartfelt

Hopeful

Melancholic

Reflective

Sad

Touching

Cast & Crew

Frank E. Abney III

Frank E. Abney Iii (Director)

Jermaine Stegall

Jermaine Stegall (Composer)

Paige Johnstone

Paige Johnstone (Producer)

Budget

Independent

Low-Budget

Passion Project

Cinematic Technique

2D Animation

Character Animation

Character-Driven

Hand-Drawn Style

Symbolic Imagery

Visual Metaphor

Visual Metaphors

Visual Storytelling

Narrative Structure

Memory-Driven

Non-Linear

Poignant

Pace

Contemplative

Deliberate

Slow-Paced

Thoughtful

Runtime

Short Film

Under 20 Minutes

Soundtrack

Emotional Music

Jermaine Stegall

Original Score

Style

Animated

Animation

Artistic

Poetic

Short Film

Visual Storytelling

Time-Period

Contemporary

Modern Setting

Central Conflict

Artistic Block

Grief

Grief Vs. Healing

Internal Conflict

Loss Of Passion

Loss Of Wife

Characters

Daughter

Granddaughter

Grandfather

Ending

Emotional Closure

Hopeful

Inspirational

Historical Context

2020S

Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Discovery Of Art Studio

Memory Of Wife

Renewed Passion

Plot

Artistic Inspiration

Artistic Rediscovery

Family Bond

Family Connection

Family Loss

Grief

Setting

Art Studio

Family Home

Grandfather'S Home

Grandfather'S House

Home

Intimate Setting

Suburban Environment

Shooting Location

Art Studio

Family Home

Theme

Art As Therapy

Artistic Expression

Family Dynamics

Grief

Grief And Healing

Healing

Loss And Remembrance

Genre

Animated

Animated Short

Drama

Family

Short Film

Audiences

Adults

Animation Enthusiasts

Animation Lovers

Children

Families

Family

Titles

Canvas

Awards

Black Reel Award

Naacp Image Award

Critical Reception

Award Nominations

Positive Reviews

Reception

Academy Award Contender

Black Reel Award

Black Reel Awards

Critical Acclaim

Naacp Image Award

Naacp Image Awards

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2020

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