Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty

Brown Bag Films

A seemingly sweet old lady, terrifies her little granddaughter at bedtime with her version of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale.

In Granny’s retelling, the Elderly Fairy exacts her revenge on a society obsessed with youth and beauty when she is not invited to Beauty’s christening. This Oscar® nominated short was Directed by Nicky Phelan and Written and Performed by Kathleen O’Rourke. Granny O’Grimm was created in 2008.

Running time: 6 minutes

Brown Bag Films

Granny O'Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty

Brown Bag Films

Granny O'Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty

Brown Bag Films

Granny O'Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty

Brown Bag Films

Granny O'Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty

Brown Bag Films

Granny O'Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty

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Brown Bag Films

Director Nicky Phelan is also known for Bing (2014) and Vampirina (2017). Brown Bag Films, which was established in 1994, quickly made a huge impact on the world of animation, garnering many awards and accolades, including Oscar® nominations for Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty and Give Up Yer Aul Sins. They have also been nominated for BAFTAs, Emmys and Annie Awards. Brown Bag Films are now part of 9 Story Media Group.

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