Anna Spud
This short animation from Ed Foster was created before he went on to direct the TV series The Rubbish World of Dave Spud.
Anna Spud Still 3 (2003) by Ed FosterNational Film and Television School
Synopsis
Anna Spud is not a happy little girl. Bad things always seem to happen to her – and nothing could be worse than an enforced long car journey to Ireland with her (fantastically odd) parents. It can only go wrong. Here more about the film from its creator Ed Foster, below.
Anna Spud Poster (2003) by Ed FosterNational Film and Television School
Anna Spud Poster
Showing off its brilliant cast of voices, Jim Broadbent, Pam Ferris, Morwenna Banks, Liz Smith and Terry Wogan.
Anna Spud 2CV (2003) by Ed FosterNational Film and Television School
Fun Facts
The sound of the 2cv featured is using a sound recording of the real 2CV.
Ed wanted to use the Van McCoy track ‘The Hustle’ in the film and was willing to pay. They said "no way". Ha!
Anna spud Still 2 (2003) by Ed FosterNational Film and Television School
Originally the mum character was to be played by Robbie Coltrane - although interested – he wasn’t available due to filming Harry Potter. There is reference to Tina Turner on the caravan roof.
Ed Foster at NFTS (2003) by Gemma CarringtonNational Film and Television School
FILM FACTS
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 2003
LENGTH: 10 Mins
SHOT ON: Digibeta
SCREEN RATIO: 16:9
COLOUR OR B&W: Colour
SOUND: Dolby Digital 5.1
Anna Spud director Ed Foster working at his desk at The National Film and Television School.
Ed's Old Family Caravan (2003) by Ed FosterNational Film and Television School
Anna Spud Inspiration
This is the actual caravan the Anna Spud vehicle was inspired by. See it depicted in Anna Spud, below.
The film's director Ed Foster speaks below about the voicing of the mum's character, below.
Chichester Award (2003) by Ed FosterNational Film and Television School
Nominations and Awards
Winner Best film - Chichester International Film Festival
Finalist - Royal Television Awards
Finalist - British Animation Award (BAA'S)
Commendation - Learning On Screen Awards
Special Mention - Mecal Film Festival
Finalist - Virgin Atlantic/NFTS film festival
Ann Spud Cast Signed Sketchbook (2003) by Ed FosterNational Film and Television School
Cast and Crew
Jim Broadbent as George (Dad)
Pam Ferris as Betty (Mam)
Morwenna Banks as Anna Spud
Liz Smith as Gran
Terry Wogan as The Narrator
Animation Director (also co-writer)
Edward Foster
Producer
Matt Delargy
Co-writer
Thecla Geesing
Editor
Simon Allmark
Sound Designer
Alexander Ellerington
Composer
James Gosling
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