Guide Note

The Toe Tactic is a film directed by Emily Hubley that combines animation with live action scenes. The story follows a grieving woman who loses her wallet and, in searching for it, enters a world of lonely neighbors, singing elevator attendants and love-struck piano teachers. As the film progresses the fates of the eccentric characters is manipulated by a group of card-playing dogs. Hubley's feature film debut, The Toe Tactic premiered during the 2008 South by Southwest Film Festival. The film has been criticized for its screenplay, which was a collaborative work of the Sundance Screenwriters and Filmmakers Labs.

Fast Facts

1. Director: Emily Hubley
2. Starring: Lily Rabe, Daniel London, Kevin Corrigan, Sakina Jaffrey, Jane Lynch, David Cross
3. Premiere: 2008 South by Southwest (SXSW)
4. Hubley created animation for Hedwig and the Angry Inch
5. Features original music by Yo La Tengo