Kenny & Spenny: Paldemic

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Kenny & Spenny: Paldemic
Paldemic Poster.webp
Written by Sebastian Cluer
Kenny Hotz
Spencer Rice
Directed byKenny Hotz
Sebastian Cluer
StarringKenny Hotz
Spencer Rice
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
Production
CinematographySebastian Cluer
Matt Marek
EditorsMarco Porsia
Ken Simpson
Running time23 minutes
Budget$450,000
Original release
Network CBC Gem
ReleaseNovember 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)

Paldemic is a 2020 television special created as a follow-up of the show Kenny vs. Spenny which ended in 2010. The special reunites Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. [1]

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Reception

The special was met with positive reviews. [2] [3] [4]

Awards

YearAwardAwarding BodyResult
2021Best Host, Web Program or Series Canadian Screen Awards Nominated [5]
Best Short Film Rhode Island International Film Festival Won[ citation needed ]
Best Web VideoLondon Film AwardsWon[ citation needed ]
Best Rogue Film Seattle International Film Festival Won[ citation needed ]
Best Rogue DirectorWon[ citation needed ]
Best Action Short Film / Web SeriesWon[ citation needed ]
Best Director TV / web seriesNominated[ citation needed ]

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References

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