Somebody NEEDS You!
This animated short features the voice talents of the incomparable June Foray. Best known for her work on Rocky and Bullwinkle in the early 60's, and a myriad of cartoon characters over the years, she created the annual Annie Awards in 1972. "June lent her voice to my story as a personal favor to me. ", said Ruth.
Somebody Needs You is about a distracted little girl who thinks she's not important. Once she sees that others around her have real problems, she discovers something new about herself.
Ruth Elliott-Hilsdon created the story, music, and assisted in animation & production. Ruth founded EDU Designs, a non-profit that creates media for children's character development.
Dani Bowman, the director and chief animator of this project founded DaniMation Entertainment (formally Power Light Animation Studios), of La Canada, CA, at the remarkable age of 14. As an individual with autism, she has a passion for public speaking, animation, and teaching the arts to others on the spectrum. After Dani agreed to work personally on this film, Ruth knew she had found a partner.
"Dani has been the prime mover in bringing this work-of-love to life." - Ruth
THANK YOU, DANI!
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