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'The Flying Sailor' earns a third Oscar nomination for Calgary-based animation duo

Summary by Ground News

Calgary-based animators Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis are nominated for best animated short. Toronto filmmaker Sarah Polley's "Women Talking" received a best picture Oscar nomination as well as an adapted screenplay nod. The annual film awards celebrate their 95th anniversary this year, and winners will be announced on Sunday, March 12.

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CTV News

'The Flying Sailor' earns a third Oscar nomination for Calgary-based animation duo

The Calgary-based filmmakers said they were "breathless" Tuesday morning when they found out they will be competing for best animated short at the Academy Awards ceremony in March.

1 year ago·Canada

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CBC News

Animated film about Halifax Explosion snags Oscar nomination for Calgary-based duo

A short film by Calgary-based animators Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis has received an Oscar nomination.

1 year ago·Canada

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Global News

Animated short ‘The Flying Sailor’ about Halifax explosion snags Oscar nom

The Flying Sailor, made by Calgary-based animators Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis, is nominated for best animated short. The film is based on a story about the Halifax explosion.

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press

'The Flying Sailor," an animated short about the Halifax explosion, snags Oscar nom

An animated short film based on a story about the 1917 Halifax explosion has snagged an Oscar nomination. “The Flying Sailor,” made by Calgary-based animators Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis, […]

1 year ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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Coast Reporter

Animated short 'The Flying Sailor' about Halifax explosion snags Oscar nom

An animated short film based on a story about the 1917 Halifax explosion has snagged an Oscar nomination. “The Flying Sailor,” made by Calgary-based animators Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis, is nominated for best animated short.

1 year ago·Sechelt, Canada

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