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Inside Toronto - PUDGE, the story of a 12-year-old girl who just wants a winter coat that fits her, may have been filmed in Toronto’s Regent Park and the Wellesley area, but it’s truly a Parkdale production.
From the 17-minute film’s writer to its director, score composer and musicians, the creative minds that gave life to the film all hail from the city’s west end, and now they are headed to the Toronto International Film Festival.
The story of a young girl who finds unexpected friendship on her quest for a new coat is one director Annie Bradley said is easily relatable.
“I think everyone has had a moment where they feel unempowered, where they feel invisible, where they just want to be loved and have friendship,” Bradley said. “I think it’s a very relatable, accessible film.”
In a society where people are disconnected due to technology and socio-economic status, Bradley said she had always wanted to make a film about connection and how powerful that can be. PUDGE, as written by Tina Cooper, is that dream realized… [Full Story]
