Anxious Oswald Greene

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Anxious Oswald Greene is a 2012 short Canadian adventure comedy written and directed by Marshall Axani. The film stars Ryan Beil, John Novak, Ellie Harvie, Trevor Devall, Jacqueline Robbins and Joyce Robbins. It was produced by Allude Entertainment.

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Premise

In a desperate attempt to cure his crippling anxiety, Oswald Greene visits a fantastical clinic to have his fate thrown into the hands of a blind nurse, a talking fly, and an eccentric doctor with a knack for rhyming.

Cast

Awards

In 2014, the team won a record 13 Leo Awards of 15 nominations, [5] [6] [7] [8] the most awards a single program has ever won, including:

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