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Lessons Learned (film)

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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.

Cast



*William Todd-Jones as Boy

*David Skelly as Digby

*Bryonie Arnold as Spider Fate

*Brandie Sylfae as Spider Fate

*Scott Woodard as King

*Mark Lewis as Grandpa

Production



'Lessons Learned' was written and directed by 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.

Awards



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