Lights for Gita (2001)
Lights for Gita (2001)
This animated short, based on the book by Rachna Gilmore, is the story of Gita, an 8-year-old girl who can't wait to celebrate Divali - the Hindu festival of lights - in her new home in Canada. But it's nothing like New Delhi, where she comes from. The weather is cold and grey and a terrible ice storm cuts off the power, ruining her plans for a party. Obviously, a Divali celebration now is impossible. Or is it? As Gita experiences the glittering beauty of the icy streets outside, the traditional festival of lights comes alive in a sparkling new way.

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Cast

Ivan Smith Ivan Smith As: Narrator
Shalini Singh Shalini Singh As: Gita
Ken Fernández Ken Fernández As: Father
Majella Castellano Majella Castellano As: Mother
Rosalind Garland Rosalind Garland As: Amy
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Storyline

This animated short, based on the book by Rachna Gilmore, is the story of Gita, an 8-year-old girl who can't wait to celebrate Divali - the Hindu festival of lights - in her new home in Canada. But it's nothing like New Delhi, where she comes from. The weather is cold and grey and a terrible ice storm cuts off the power, ruining her plans for a party. Obviously, a Divali celebration now is impossible. Or is it? As Gita experiences the glittering beauty of the icy streets outside, the traditional festival of lights comes alive in a sparkling new way.


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Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Animation, Family

Language: English

Release Date: 01 January 2001

Country: CA

Runtime: 7m

Company Credits

Company: ONF | NFB

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Cast

Directed By

Michel Vo

Michel Vo

Director

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Sheldon Cohen

Sheldon Cohen

Consulting Producer

David Verrall

David Verrall

Executive Producer

Isobel Marks

Isobel Marks

Executive Producer

Tamara Lynch

Tamara Lynch

Producer

Edited By

Not currently known.

Costume and Makeup

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Sound

Normand Roger

Normand Roger

Sound Designer

Denis L. Chartrand

Denis L. Chartrand

Sound Designer

Jean-Baptiste Roger

Jean-Baptiste Roger

Sound Editor

Visual Effects

Gregory Houston

Gregory Houston

Animation

Marie Renaud

Marie Renaud

Animation Supervisor

Camera

Normand Gauthier

Normand Gauthier

Digital Imaging Technician

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Not currently known.

Other Crew

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