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Barney Blackfoot is a mean stepfather who married Billy and Lucy's mother under false pretenses, later revealing his evil nature. Barney is helped in his exploits by his friend (a moving wardrobe), and together they set out to destroy Lucy and Billy's happy home. Designed in soft sculpture (Cabbage Patch Kids style) and filmed in live action with special effects, this Yvonne Mackay-directed short film is aimed at children and is without dialogue or narration. The early Gibson Group film was scripted by Ian Mune and scored by Jack Body.

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A Perspective by Annie Simon 11.12.2008

Blackhearted Barney Blackfoot (BBB) is a trippy short film made for children. Shot cartoon-style in garish colours, BBB is a surreal tale about two children who feel disempowered by a bullying stepfather. BBB ...

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