The Bolt Who Screwed Christmas
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The Bolt Who Screwed Christmas is an independent animated short film and a parody or satire of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
". The film features the final performance of actor and voice over artist Jonathan Harris
and co-stars Tress MacNeille
.
in 1998 though it was not until 2000 that his voice work was actually recorded. Harris died in 2002, long before the film was completed making it his final performance. In 2006 an additional scene was added to the film and Jonathan Harris' former Lost In Space
co-stars Bill Mumy
, Angela Cartwright
and Marta Kristen
added their voices to the film and the film was then dedicated in his memory.
(SBIFF). Additional film festivals in 2010 have included the Seattle True Independent Film Festival (Stiff), the Phoenix Film Festival
(PFF), the Da Vinci Film Festival, the LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival, the Los Angeles Comedy Festival, the deadCENTER Film Festival
, the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF), the Spirit Quest Film Festival as well as the In The Bin Film Festival in Queensland Australia, Dragon Con
2010 in Atlanta, The 2010 Nevada Film Festival and the 2010 Ojai Film Festival..
and co-star Tress MacNeille
were both nominated for their voice over performances. Other awards have included Best Animated Comedy, Dragon Con
2010, three 2010 Silver Telly Awards for Entertainment, use of animation and use of humor, Accolade Award Of Merit for Animation at the 2010 Accolade Film Awards, and the VSM Excellence Award for Animation in the VSM (Very Short Movie) Film Festival.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a children's story by Dr. Seuss written in rhymed verse with illustrations by the author. It was published as a book by Random House in 1957, and at approximately the same time in an issue of Redbook...
". The film features the final performance of actor and voice over artist Jonathan Harris
Jonathan Harris
Jonathan Harris was an American stage and film character actor. Two of his best-known roles were as the timid accountant Bradford Webster in the TV version of The Third Man, and the comic villain Dr. Zachary Smith, in the 1960s sci-fi television series, Lost in Space...
and co-stars Tress MacNeille
Tress MacNeille
Tress MacNeille is an American voice actress best known for providing various voices on the animated series The Simpsons, Futurama, Tiny Toon Adventures, Animaniacs, Disney's House of Mouse, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Rugrats, All Grown Up!, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, and Dave the...
.
Jonathan Harris
Written in 1997, the script was presented to Jonathan HarrisJonathan Harris
Jonathan Harris was an American stage and film character actor. Two of his best-known roles were as the timid accountant Bradford Webster in the TV version of The Third Man, and the comic villain Dr. Zachary Smith, in the 1960s sci-fi television series, Lost in Space...
in 1998 though it was not until 2000 that his voice work was actually recorded. Harris died in 2002, long before the film was completed making it his final performance. In 2006 an additional scene was added to the film and Jonathan Harris' former Lost In Space
Lost in Space
Lost in Space is a science fiction TV series created and produced by Irwin Allen, filmed by 20th Century Fox Television, and broadcast on CBS. The show ran for three seasons, with 83 episodes airing between September 15, 1965, and March 6, 1968...
co-stars Bill Mumy
Bill Mumy
Charles William "Bill" Mumy, Jr. is an American actor, musician, pitchman, instrumentalist, voice-over artist and a figure in the science-fiction community. He is known primarily for his work as a child television actor....
, Angela Cartwright
Angela Cartwright
Angela Margaret Cartwright is an English-born American actress primarily known for her roles in movies and television...
and Marta Kristen
Marta Kristen
Marta Kristen is an American actress.The naturally blonde-haired Kristen is best-known for her role as Guy Williams's and June Lockhart's beautiful daughter, Judy Robinson, in the television series Lost in Space...
added their voices to the film and the film was then dedicated in his memory.
Production and release
Completed in 2009 the film began playing theatrically in 2010 making its theatrical world premier in the home town of film-maker John Wardlaw in the 25th Annual Santa Barbara International Film FestivalSanta Barbara International Film Festival
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is a film festival and non-profit organization, established in 1985, that showcases independent American and international films. The SBIFF line-up includes 20 world premieres and 11 U.S. premieres, with newly expanded 11-day festival...
(SBIFF). Additional film festivals in 2010 have included the Seattle True Independent Film Festival (Stiff), the Phoenix Film Festival
Phoenix Film Festival
Phoenix Film Festival is a festival that celebrates feature films and their creators. The celebration takes place annually in the city of Phoenix, Arizona...
(PFF), the Da Vinci Film Festival, the LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival, the Los Angeles Comedy Festival, the deadCENTER Film Festival
DeadCENTER Film Festival
The deadCENTER Film Festival was founded in 2001 in Oklahoma City. The festival was named "deadCENTER" because it is located in the exact center of the United States...
, the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF), the Spirit Quest Film Festival as well as the In The Bin Film Festival in Queensland Australia, Dragon Con
Dragon Con
Dragon*Con is a North America multigenre convention, founded in 1987, which takes place once each year in Atlanta, Georgia...
2010 in Atlanta, The 2010 Nevada Film Festival and the 2010 Ojai Film Festival..
Awards
The film won three awards in the non-theatrical 2009 Los Angeles Reel Film Festival (LARFF). 2nd place for Best Animation, Best Animated Characters and Best Animation Story. Jonathan HarrisJonathan Harris
Jonathan Harris was an American stage and film character actor. Two of his best-known roles were as the timid accountant Bradford Webster in the TV version of The Third Man, and the comic villain Dr. Zachary Smith, in the 1960s sci-fi television series, Lost in Space...
and co-star Tress MacNeille
Tress MacNeille
Tress MacNeille is an American voice actress best known for providing various voices on the animated series The Simpsons, Futurama, Tiny Toon Adventures, Animaniacs, Disney's House of Mouse, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Rugrats, All Grown Up!, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, and Dave the...
were both nominated for their voice over performances. Other awards have included Best Animated Comedy, Dragon Con
Dragon Con
Dragon*Con is a North America multigenre convention, founded in 1987, which takes place once each year in Atlanta, Georgia...
2010, three 2010 Silver Telly Awards for Entertainment, use of animation and use of humor, Accolade Award Of Merit for Animation at the 2010 Accolade Film Awards, and the VSM Excellence Award for Animation in the VSM (Very Short Movie) Film Festival.