Creative leads on A BEAR NAMED WOJTEK -
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Composer : Normand Roger, Director : Iain Gardner, Art Director : Rachel Bevan-Baker,
Compositor : Will Anderson, Animation Director : Ross Hogg
photo credit: Pako Mera
A BEAR NAMED WOJTEK tells the fantastic journey of an orphaned Syrian brown bear who was adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II, becoming a beacon of hope and an emblem of their fate.
Directed by Iain Gardner, this half hour animated special was co-produced with The Illuminated Film Company and Filmograf. It was shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards® Best Short Animation, winner of a British Animation Award and nominated for an Annie Award®.
Making of presentation for the animated film A BEAR NAMED WOJTEK
Next screening: 17th Kecskemét Animation Film Festival 27th May - 1st June 2025
