
After a hurricane levels his city, a young man wanders into a mysterious library where books literally come to life. This film won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film in 2012.


This short film, based on the novel by Stephen King and Peter Straub, was produced to demonstrate the direction of a full Talisman adaptation.

Cameron Bright
Jack Sawyer

Marie-Claude Sabourin
Lilly Sawyer "MOM"
Raynald Simard
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Luc Morin
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The Talisman is a fantasy, horror, mystery, adventure film released in 2008 exploring themes of demo, short film, dollar baby. Directed by Mathieu Ratthe, it stars Cameron Bright, Marie-Claude Sabourin, Raynald Simard. This short film, based on the novel by Stephen King and Peter Straub, was produced to demonstrate the direction of a full Talisman adaptation.
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