The Toboggan is a Short Film Written, Produced, and Directed by Richard B. Pierre

Synopsis

‘The Toboggan’ is a short film about a kid and his search for a little bit of happiness. Alva is a ten year-old kid who heads to a hill near his house looking to have some fun tobogganing but instead runs into a bully. While retreating home he is befriended by a little girl who offers to let him use her sled, the one he’s always dreamed of playing on. In the process of having fun, he finds a new friend and a little bit of hope.

THE TOBOGGAN is an OFFICIAL SELECTION of the Oscar-qualifying Chicago International Children's Film Festival which runs from October 21-30th 2011.

This is a 35mm short film funded by the Ontario Arts Council. The Ontario Arts Council is an agency of the Government of Ontario.