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Based on the published book, FRUIT OF THE VINE (Weisberg and Yoffe, Waldorf Publishing, 2018). In JUSTIN AND THE WERLOOBEE, we meet Justin, a sensitive, introspective boy whose physical features and personality make him a convenient target for many of his cruel peers. One night, he wakes to find himself on a mysterious island, which is inhabited by a horde of bizarre creatures. Despite his desperation to find out where he is and, more importantly, how to get home, he becomes involved in the plight of Irvino, a beast who is ostracized on this island much in the way that Justin is in his own world. The story ends with a twist as Justin, in helping Irvino, ends up helping himself by making a lifelong friend out of Irvino. JUSTIN AND THE WERLOOBEE is unique from other stories in the fantasy genre in that it is meant not only for the grade school-aged fantasy enthusiast, but also for anyone interested in the topic of bullies, and how altruistic qualities can develop in children.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    11 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Ken Yoffe, Ellen Weisberg, John Vo
  • Screenwriter
    Ellen Weisberg, Ken Yoffe
  • Producer
    Ken Yoffe, Ellen Weisberg, John Vo
  • Cast
    Hayden Viggiani, Corey Thornton,
  • Animator
    Alex Wiltz
  • Music
    Tim Mello, Ellen Weisberg