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Linda McCarthy

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Linda McCarthy

Linda McCarthy, made short films adapted from the cartoon strip Small Birds Singing by Steven Appleby. An experienced potter, and a marionette enthusiast, naturally drawn towards stop-motion animation. She enjoys all aspects of the process from the puppet and set making to the filming and post-production.

Known For

Mother’s SongMother’s Song · 2012
Mother’s Song
2012
MovieAnimationMusic
Mother sits and drinks on the deck of her shack. Her son has gone and he ain't coming back. Mother did you kill your son?
HinterlandHinterland · 2011
Hinterland
2011
MovieComedy
Small Birds Singing is besieged by plastic bottles. Where have they come from? Who is to blame? As Consommé and Delphinium play croquet, Spandisman investigates…
A Traditional Christmas at Small Birds SingingA Traditional Christmas at Small Birds Singing · 2009
A Traditional Christmas at Small Birds Singing
2009
MovieComedy
Join the Unbelievable family — Spandisman, Consommé and Delphinium — for this darkly festive look at Christmas.
The Grand Easter Egg HuntThe Grand Easter Egg Hunt · 2010
The Grand Easter Egg Hunt
2010
MovieComedy
It is Easter at Small Birds Singing and the Unbelievable family are looking forward to their traditional Grand Egg Hunt. Every year Spandisman, Delphinium and Consommé hope to bag an easter egg or two, but this year it all ends in tragedy…
Small Birds SingingSmall Birds Singing · 2007
Small Birds Singing
2007
MovieComedy
Every day is Monday at the home of the Unbelievable family. Tiny elephants, arguing apples and a body in the hedge… just an ordinary day at Small Birds Singing.
Bob Bobbin and the Christmas StockingBob Bobbin and the Christmas Stocking · 2022
Bob Bobbin and the Christmas Stocking
2022
MovieAnimationFamily
Another Christmas at Small Birds Singing and another disappointment for Spandisman. Join the fun with the Unbelievable family, Consommé, Delphinium and Hurtle as Spandisman attempts to make next Christmas the best one ever!

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