Synopsis
Strange Beasts is a look at the meteoric rise and fall of the Bacchus Marsh Lion Safari, as told through the eyes of Ron Prendergast; a then 18 year old big cat keeper. From its initial boom, to its protracted closure, the park remains shrouded in mystery and folklore. Until now.
In competition for :
Jury Award
Best Documentary Short Film Award
Quebec Critic Award AQCC
Public Award - Parallel Competition
Direction
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Darcy PrendergastEvolving from his origins in clay animation, Darcy Prendergast is a neurally diverse son of a zookeeper, who directs predominantly in the live action & animation space.
Other films / Competition 7 - Documentaries