Jo Meuris

Hero Man

David Filmore

David Filmore, Alex Douglas

When David Filmore, a wimpy and anemic 30-year-old sci-fi geek, gets robbed, he decides to take the only logical course of action -- becoming a superhero.

The Girl Who Hated Books

Jo Meuris

Michael Rudder, Elizabeth Lofranco

Books are everywhere in Meena's house - in cupboards, drawers, and even piled up the stairs! Her parents love to read, but Meena never even opens a book! When her cat Max accidentally knocks down a huge stack of books, heroes, heroines, and animals with attitude come to life and pandemonium reigns. Meena finds a unique solution to get the characters back in the books, and nothing, as they say, is the same after that. Based on the story by Manjusha Pawagi. The Girl Who Hated Books is part of the NFB's Talespinners 2 collection.

Aurora

Jo Meuris

A little girl falls in love with a beautiful horse named Aurora. A bittersweet story about love, friendship, and growing up.

An Aqueous Solution

Jo Meuris

This short animation is bleak and apparently grim, but it is an assertive statement on self-determination and the fundamental need for both dark and light. This film was made as part of the first edition of the NFB's Hothouse apprenticeship.