David Fine (born September 13, 1960) is a Canadian filmmaker, who works in animated film alongside his British wife Alison Snowden. The couple are best known as the creators of the Nelvana animated television series Bob and Margaret, and as the directors of several animated short films which have won or been nominated for Genie Awards and Academy Awards.
A thirteen-year-old boy is forced to live with his estranged brother after their father is sent to prison. Their relationship is soon tested when the older brother's occupation as a marijuana dealer infringes on his ability not only to raise his kid brother, but even to take care of himself. However, through constant tribulations, they discover the only way to get through the difficulties of life is to work together and try to beat the odds.
Release Date2016-06-06
Charactersd Dad
Vote Count28
As boys, Dick, Joe, and Benny Mahoney wanted to be Heroes. But disaster struck and their family was never the same. Now grown up and recently paroled, Dick decides to reconnect once more with his brothers before leaving the country for good. Their parents long gone, Joe runs the family business, and takes care of the emotionally damaged Benny. They come together remembering the good times, but Dick sees his brothers drowning in their routine. Joe visits the same comic store every week, only to freeze up when the cute cashier flirts with him. Benny medicates, watching cartoons around the clock except to visit his psychiatrist where the other patients are his only friends. Knowing they want to make a difference in their community, Dick pushes his brothers to discover what it means to be the change you want to see in the world-- and become
Release Date2019-03-12
Charactersd Bonkers
30 for 30 is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. This currently includes four "volumes" of 30 episodes each, a 13-episode series under the ESPN Films Presents title in 2011–2012, and a series of 30 for 30 Shorts shown through the ESPN.com website. The series has also expanded to include Soccer Stories, which aired in advance of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and audio podcasts. This entry refers to the main Volumes of the series presented by ESPN
Release Date2009-10-06
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Episode Count1
Vote Count42
Revolves around married English couple named Bob and Margaret Fish, a middle class 40-ish working couple with no children and two dogs named William and Elizabeth. Bob is a dentist and Margaret is a chiropodist. Bob and Margaret struggle with everyday issues and mid life crisis. Stories often revolve around the mundane, but in a way which is eminently relatable. In the first two seasons, Bob and Margaret live in England, in the South London community of Balham. For the third and fourth seasons, they move to Toronto, Canada, allowing the writers to explore the humour of the culture clash.
Release Date1998-06-22
DepartmentProduction
JobProducer
Episode Count52
Vote Count9
Join Shaun and the flock on an exciting new mini adventure series down on Mossy Bottom Farm. From sprout shooting with the naughty pigs, kite-flying catastrophes, to a game of table tennis which leads to an unexpected journey - whatever the comedic situation Shaun is certain to be leading the laughs.
Release Date2012-03-07
DepartmentCreator
JobCreator
Vote Count7
Clever sheep Shaun, loyal dog Bitzer and the rest of the Mossy Bottom gang cook up oodles of fun and mischief on the farm.
Release Date2020-03-16
DepartmentCreator
JobCreator
Vote Count35
Shaun and friends are abuzz with sporting excitement and decide to stage their own competition on the farm. As tenacious and imaginative as ever, Shaun and friends perform a series of spectacular sporting events in their very own, self-built stadium. With all the thrills and spills of sport, Shaun and friends strive for victory – all the while making sure the Farmer doesn’t find out what they’re up to!
Release Date2012-07-02
DepartmentCreator
JobCreator
Vote Count9
Wallace and Gromit have run out of cheese, and this provides an excellent excuse for the duo to take their holiday to the moon, where, as everyone knows, there is ample cheese. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.
Release Date1990-05-18
DepartmentCrew
JobThanks
Vote Count928
There's no disguising the fun with Shaun the Sheep™ and his barnyard buddies in this party-fest of wild wackiness from the Oscar®-winning creators of Wallace & Gromit™. The farm is once again party central as Shaun, Bitzer, Timmy, and those Naughty Pigs cause all sorts of mayhem, from flying cue balls and pillow fights to nights of disguise and intrigue. Grab your invitation to laughter for some sheepherding fun that's sure to rock the flock!
Release Date2010-09-07
DepartmentCrew
JobCreator
Unidentified Farm Objects and paranormal sightings are the norm with Shaun the Sheep™ and his barnyard buddies Bitzer, Shirley, and Timmy, as they encounter more madcap mischief along with those Naughty Pigs next door. Big laughs are evident, as the creators of the Academy Award®-winning Wallace & Gromit™ are out to prove that sheepherding fun is universal.
Release Date2010-06-08
DepartmentCrew
JobCreator
Vote Count1
Five animals meet regularly to discuss their inner angst in a group therapy session led by Dr. Clement, a canine psychotherapist. The group includes Lorraine, a leech who suffers from separation anxiety; Cheryl, a praying mantis who can’t seem to keep a man; Todd, a pig with an eating disorder; Jeffrey, a bird with guilt issues; and Linda, an obsessive-compulsive cat.
Release Date2018-06-04
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Vote Count87
Margaret Fish is planning a surprise party for her dentist husband, Bob. Meanwhile, at the office, Bob is having a mid-life crisis while insects munch on what's left of his plants. When Bob returns home, Margaret has a terrible time getting him into the room where everyone's hidden until he's halfway through changing clothes and talking about how horrid all their nebbishy friends are (the same friends hidden all over the room).
Release Date1994-10-01
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Vote Count31
For the first time in Canadian history, 15 of Canada’s most acclaimed independent animators have come together to create a collaborative animated film. Yellow Sticky Notes | Canadian Anijam is an innovative and global approach to animation filmmaking and unites animators from coast to coast, from Vancouver to Halifax and all parts in between, to self reflect on one day of their lives using only 4x6 inch yellow sticky notes, a black pen and animation meditation.
Release Date2013-01-26
DepartmentVisual Effects
JobAnimation
Vote Count1
It’s madness in the meadow with Shaun the Sheep™ and his flock of mischievous merrymakers! Shaun expertly stops the pigs from running amuck and turning the farm into a porky paradise. He amuses his friends when he falls head over hoof for a beautiful stranger, and demonstrates what happens when curiosity gets the sheep after a hot air balloon lands and causes mayhem in the meadow. From the farm, to outer space and everywhere in between, Shaun and his barnyard buddies know how to have a woolly good time!
Release Date2012-04-17
DepartmentCrew
JobCreator
An elderly woman naps and has seven erotic dreams. Each dream sounds the same. "Dreamers" are Craig Bartlett, Alison Snowden and David Fine, Janet Perlman, Sara Petty, Stoyan Dukov, Paul Driessen and Marv Newland. Directed by Marv Newland.
Release Date1991-01-02
DepartmentVisual Effects
JobAnimation
An office worker loves his job, but for one problem: he has a horrible boss. The worker becomes so desperate that he starts looking for another job, but he really doesn't want to leave. Finally, he comes up with a brilliant and novel solution to his problem, in which everyone wins!
Release Date1991-01-01
DepartmentArt
JobArt Designer
A pathological detective story in which two doctors, working in an autopsy lab, investigate the cause of death of a victim found dead in his apartment. A debate ensues as to whether or not the victim died of environmental causes.
Release Date1994-10-01
DepartmentWriting
JobWriter
A shy old man works up the gumption to meet a woman on whom he has a crush.
Release Date1987-07-17
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Vote Count9
A stranger comes to a peaceful village bearing gifts that bear a terrible price.
Release Date1988-09-01
DepartmentEditing
JobEditor
Vote Count6
Animated short film by David Fine and Alison Snowden
Release Date1989-02-10
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
In this open-ended drama, a union leader is confronted with the dilemma of whether to agree to the solution to his company's waste-disposal problem. A clean-up would mean the loss of jobs for many of his fellow employees. He must decide between jobs for his workers and a safer, cleaner environment.
Release Date1987-03-12
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector