About Big City Greens (Shorts)

Big City Greens (Shorts) is an engaging animated series launched in 2018 for a younger audience. The series imparts a story of the Green family, a fun-loving clan from the rural area, adjusting to the life and adventures in the big city. Each short tells a simple yet heartwarming story of their struggle and adaptation, laughing through the odds of life.

Making / Production

The show is directed and created by Chris and Shane Houghton. Their own childhood experiences and the contrast between urban and rural life were the central idea of the script. They included their funny life experiences, observations of city-life and amusing culture shocks which brought a real sense of life and enjoyment to the series.

Actors

• Chris Houghton as Cricket Green - The energetic and curious middle-child, always up for an adventure in the Big City.
• Marieve Herington as Tilly Green - The quirky and imaginative older sister, offering a unique perspective on city life.
• Bobbie Moynihan as Bill Green - The warm-hearted and single father, trying to raise his kids after moving from the country to the city.
• Artemis Pebdani as Grandma Alice - The old, fierce matriarch of the family who isn't afraid of anything.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was inspired by the creators' country lifestyle in their childhood.
• Before making a separate series, the shorts were initially part of the main Big City Greens series.
• The character of Cricket Green was originally named 'Hopper'.

Quotes

• "If you're not making a ruckus, you're not really living!" - Cricket Green
• "I've seen more in one block of this city than I did in my whole life back home!" - Tilly Green
• "We might not have much, but we got each other." - Bill Green

Music, Soundtrack

• The main theme song "Big City Greens" is performed by The Mowgli's, capturing the heartwarming and exciting tone of the series.
• Each episode features original music, further enhancing the unique storytelling format of the series.
• The series uses music not only to evoke emotion, but also to highlight the humor and warmth inherent in the Greens' daily adventures.