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'''''Spikey Joe's Truck''''' is a 2001 Australian short film that was only briefly shown at film festivals.<ref>[http:// | '''''Spikey Joe's Truck''''' is a 2001 Australian short film that was only briefly shown at film festivals.<ref>[http://screenaustralia.gov.au/find-a-film/detail.aspx?tid=17259 Screen Australia article on ''Spikey Joe's Truck''.] Retrieved 21 Apr '15</ref><ref>[http://kudelka.com.au/about/ ''Spikey Joe's Truck'' on Kudelka Cartoons.] Retrieved 21 Apr '15</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
''Spikey Joe's Truck'' makes a satirical comment on human nature and small town life. The film depicts a situation where Spikey Joe, the owner of a local garage, is having trouble with his truck. There are a series of comical incidents as Spikey attempts to start his truck, with some unhelpful advice from another old timer, Raymond. Just when Spikey thinks things are under control, disaster strikes. | ''Spikey Joe's Truck'' makes a satirical comment on human nature and small-town life. The film depicts a situation where Spikey Joe, the owner of a local garage, is having trouble with his truck. There are a series of comical incidents as Spikey attempts to start his truck, with some unhelpful advice from another old-timer, Raymond. Just when Spikey thinks things are under control, disaster strikes. | ||
==Known Showdates== | ==Known Showdates== | ||
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==Discoveries== | ==Discoveries== | ||
On March 23rd, 2012, YouTube user "npzman" uploaded a two-minute video clip of ''Spikey Joe's Truck''. In contrast, many varying reports confirm that the actual runtime of ''Spikey Joe's Truck'' is approximately seven minutes. Regardless, this is the only known footage of ''Spikey Joe's Truck.''<ref>[https:// | On March 23rd, 2012, YouTube user "npzman" uploaded a two-minute video clip of ''Spikey Joe's Truck''. In contrast, many varying reports confirm that the actual runtime of ''Spikey Joe's Truck'' is approximately seven minutes. Regardless, this is the only known footage of ''Spikey Joe's Truck.''<ref>[https://youtu.be/h4fivxpG9k4 The only known footage of ''Spikey Joe's Truck'', on Youtube.] Retrieved 21 Apr '15</ref> | ||
On October 11th, 2015, the entire short was found and uploaded to YouTube, unlisted, by Captain Giratina. | On October 11th, 2015, the entire short was found and uploaded to YouTube, unlisted, by Captain Giratina. | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:02, 8 April 2023
Spikey Joe's Truck is a 2001 Australian short film that was only briefly shown at film festivals.[1][2]
Plot
Spikey Joe's Truck makes a satirical comment on human nature and small-town life. The film depicts a situation where Spikey Joe, the owner of a local garage, is having trouble with his truck. There are a series of comical incidents as Spikey attempts to start his truck, with some unhelpful advice from another old-timer, Raymond. Just when Spikey thinks things are under control, disaster strikes.
Known Showdates
- The Commonwealth Film Festival in Manchester, UK.
- Tassie Tales and Tartan Shorts Film Festival 2001, in conjunction with the Ten Days on the Island Festival.
- The 2001 Melbourne International Animation Festival.
- The 2002 St Kilda Film Festival.
Discoveries
On March 23rd, 2012, YouTube user "npzman" uploaded a two-minute video clip of Spikey Joe's Truck. In contrast, many varying reports confirm that the actual runtime of Spikey Joe's Truck is approximately seven minutes. Regardless, this is the only known footage of Spikey Joe's Truck.[3]
On October 11th, 2015, the entire short was found and uploaded to YouTube, unlisted, by Captain Giratina.
Gallery
References
- ↑ Screen Australia article on Spikey Joe's Truck. Retrieved 21 Apr '15
- ↑ Spikey Joe's Truck on Kudelka Cartoons. Retrieved 21 Apr '15
- ↑ The only known footage of Spikey Joe's Truck, on Youtube. Retrieved 21 Apr '15