Robbie The Reindeer
Robbie the Reindeer, a stunning 3D model animation, was first brought to life by BBC Animation and BBC Worldwide in association with Comic Relief for Christmas 1999.
Robbie is an accident-prone hero facing the challenges of a lifetime and he happens to be reindeer-shaped. So far he stars in two animation spectaculars, Hooves of Fire and Legend of the Lost Tribe.
In 'Hooves of Fire' our hero Robbie the Reindeer arrives at the North Pole with high hopes of taking his place on Santa's sleigh team and becoming a top reindeer. Little does he know that the cunning and envious Blitzen is about to ruin all his plans! Robbie faces a real challenge - to prove himself, to win the girl and the respect of all his team-mates by running the annual reindeer races with 'HOOVES OF FIRE!'
In Legend of the Lost Tribe. The antlered animal has to tackle all manner of traps and enemies (not to mention an angry girlfriend!) while he tracks down a lost tribe of Viking Warriors.
"Hooves of Fire" has won a sleigh-full of awards
March 2000 - British Animation Awards
Best TV Special, Children's Choice, Best Scenario.
April 2000 - Cartoons on The Bay, Positano, Italy - Internation TV Cartoons Competition:
Best Character of the Year, Best Programme of the Year, Best TV Movie
May 2000 - BAFTA Television Awards
Award winner in Entertainment (Programme or Series) Category
June 2000 - Annecy International Animation Festival
Best TV Special
September 2000 - Ottowa International Animation Festival
Best TV Special
October 2000 - International Leipzig Documentary and Animation Film Festival
Audience Prize (decided by audience votes)
November 2000 - 15th Animated Film Festival at Bourg-en-Bresse
Best Animated Special
February 2001 - Berlin Film Festival
Internation Jury Prize for Short Film, Children's Jry Prize, (The Festival says that thie double achievement is unprecedented)
August 2001 - Kinder Film Festival: Tokyo
Best Animated Film: Childrens Jury
August 2001 - VII International Film & Art Festival: Warsaw
Best Short Film: Young Jurors aged 12 - 15 years
December 2001 - First International Film Festival for Children, Australia
The Silver Kite Prize for Best Animated Video
