Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics dives deeply into the innate contrast between the Seven Deadly Sins (Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Pride and Envy) and the Seven Sacred Teachings (Love, Respect, Wisdom, Courage, Truth, Honesty and Humility), as embodied in the life of a precocious Métis baby. Brought to life by Terril Calder’s darkly beautiful stop-motion animation, her inner turmoil of abuse is laid bare with unflinching honesty. Convinced she’s soiled and destined for Hell, Baby Girl receives teachings that fill her with strength and pride, and affirm a path towards healing. Calder’s tour-de-force unearths a hauntingly familiar yet hopeful world that illuminates the bias of colonial systems.
Crew
Terril Calder
Director, Writer, Costume Design, Animation, Set Designer, Props
Jeff Barnaby
Editor
Serge Verreault
Online Editor
Michael Fukushima
Executive Producer
Robert McLaughlin
Executive Producer
Jelena Popović
Producer
Sacha Ratcliffe
Sound Designer
Geoffrey Mitchell
Foley Recording Engineer
Karla Baumgardner
Foley
Rod Thibeault
Foley
Judith Gruber-Stitzer
Original Music Composer
Kate Bevan-Baker
Musician
François Jalbert
Musician
Sheila Hannigan
Musician
Zane Kozak
3D Animator
Darlene Naponse
Story Consultant
Jason Ryle
Consulting Producer
Margaret Pollock
Translator
