Directed by Toby Froud Edited by Margaret Lily Andres Initial release 1 April 2014 Producer Sherri Morgan Cinematography Scott Tebeau | Produced by Sherri Morgan Running time 16 minutes Director Toby Froud Written by Toby Froud | |
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Starring William Todd-Jones
David Skelly
Bryonie Arnold
Brandie Sylfae
Scott Woodard
Mark Lewis Release date April 1, 2014 (2014-04-01) (United States) Cast William Todd-Jones, Brandie Rocci, David Skelly, Scott Woodard, Bryonie Arnold Similar Labyrinth, Breast Men, Yamasong, The Dark Crystal | ||
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Lessons Learned is a 2014 fantasy short film written and directed by Toby Froud. The film's visuals were achieved widely through the use puppetry and animatronics.
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Cast
Production
Lessons Learned was written and directed by the Toby Froud, son of the fantasy illustrators and puppet makers Brian and Wendy Froud. Toby, who had appeared as the baby Toby Williams in Jim Henson's Labyrinth, had developed an interest in puppetry from an early age. The film was executive produced by Heather Henson, daughter of the puppeteers Jim and Jane Henson, who financed the film as part of her Handmade Puppet Dreams series.
To raise money for the film, Froud launched a Kickstarter campaign on July 2, 2013, with a goal of $25,000. The campaign closed on August 1, 2013, having successfully raised $53,330.
Release
The film premiered in April 2014. It also played at the Portland Film Festival in August 2014.