An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine (2023)
This feature length documentary takes an intimate look at the impact of the popular children's television series Thomas & Friends. Around the world and from different walks of life, generations of adult fans reflect on their love for the show, and how it has forever changed the course of their lives. They're not just fans either. Many are preserving props from the television series, and some have even managed to work on the series itself as both writers and consultants.
Director: Brannon Carty
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Britt Allcroft as Self |
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David Mitton as Self (archive footage) |
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Rev. W. Awdry as Self (archive footage) |
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Abi Grant as Self |
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Luke Ryan as Self |
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Brandon Stone as Self |
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Daniel Coffey as Self |
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Isaiah Ferguson as Self |
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Jordan "Ed" Neidert as Self |
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Ken Friedel as Self |
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Louis Cantone as Self |
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Marvin Jerry as Self |
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Matt Michaud as Self |
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Mike O'Donnell as Self |
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Nicholas Jones as Self |
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Nicky Dovydaitus as Self |
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Ricky Imparato as Self |
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Rick Siggelkow as Self |
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Samuel Knappett as Self |
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Thomas Carter as Self |
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Tom Denham as Self |
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Tom Jedski as Self |
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Veronica Chambers as Self |
| Directing | Brannon Carty | Director |
| Production | Brannon Carty | Producer |
| Editing | Brannon Carty | Editor |
| Crew | Ahmad Akfa | Post Production Supervisor |
| Crew | Will Wilkie | Additional Music |
| Art | Morning M. Wu | Title Designer |
| Camera | Brannon Carty | Director of Photography |
| Production | Lachlan Kyle | Production Assistant |
| Production | Matthew Conyngham | Production Assistant |
| Production | Jadan DiStefano | Production Assistant |
| Production | Daniel Negron | Production Assistant |
| Production | Natalie Neshama | Production Assistant |