Imaginary Heroine
May 12, 2012 · 5m
Director
Sherry WhiteOverview
This short film pays tribute to actress and comedian Mary Walsh. Layering archival photographs of downtown St. John’s and evocative imagery, it tells the remarkable story of a little girl who grew up next door to her family. Inspired by Mary Walsh’s one woman play Dancing with Rage, the film reveals the heart of the unique characters created by Newfoundland’s grand dame of comedy. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada in co-operation with the National Arts Centre and the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation on the occasion of the 2012 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.
Cast of Imaginary Heroine
Crew of Imaginary Heroine
Sherry WhiteWriter, Director
Mary WalshWriter- Annette ClarkeProducer
- Ravida DinExecutive Producer
- Andrew MacCormackDirector of Photography
- Lawrence JackmanEditor
- Doug WoodsOnline Editor
- Tara TaylorProduction Coordinator
- Wanda NolanResearcher
- Brad GoverProduction Assistant
- Roz PowerProduction Supervisor
- Phillip CairnsSound Recordist
- Justin HallSet Photographer
- Lynn AndrewsProduction Manager
- Serge BoivinMixing Engineer
- Lori ClarkeSound Designer
- Marie J. SharpeWardrobe Supervisor
- Jenna RossProduction Coordinator
Chris DarlingtonDigital Imaging Technician- Hilary ThomsonAssociate Producer
About Imaginary Heroine
What is Imaginary Heroine about?
This short film pays tribute to actress and comedian Mary Walsh. Layering archival photographs of downtown St. John’s and evocative imagery, it tells the remarkable story of a little girl who grew up next door to her family. Inspired by Mary Walsh’s one woman play Dancing with Rage, the film reveals the heart of the unique characters created by Newfoundland’s grand dame of comedy. Produced by…
When was Imaginary Heroine released?
Imaginary Heroine was released on May 12, 2012.
How long is Imaginary Heroine?
Imaginary Heroine runs 5 minutes.
Who directed Imaginary Heroine?
Imaginary Heroine was directed by Sherry White.
Who is in the cast of Imaginary Heroine?
The cast of Imaginary Heroine includes Ella Clarke (Little Mary), Mary Walsh (Self), Ella Ray Lewis (Background Performer), Jack Gover (Background Performer) and Léo Gilbert (Background Performer).