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
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.