| Pear Cider and Cigarettes | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Robert Valley |
| Written by | Robert Valley |
| Produced by | Cara Speller |
Production company | Massive Swerve Studios |
| Distributed by | Passion Pictures Animation |
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Running time | 35 minutes |
| Countries | Canada UK |
| Language | English |
Pear Cider and Cigarettes is a 2016 Canadian animated short film[1][2] written and directed byRobert Valley and produced byCara Speller.[3][4] The film and the graphic novel of the same name are based on a true story.
Hard-living Techno Stypes has been Robert's best friend since childhood, and over the years, Robert has been amazed by Techno's ability to sabotage himself. When Techno is hospitalized in China and needs a liver transplant, Robert goes on a wild ride to get him home to Vancouver.
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
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| Academy Awards | February 26, 2017 | Best Animated Short Film | Robert Valley andCara Speller | Nominated | [5][6] |
| Annie Awards | February 2017 | Best Animated Special Production | Massive Swerve Studios and Passion Pictures Animation | Won | [7] |