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About the Night

Synopsis

In the dimly lit ambiance of a late-night cafe, a belligerent young waiter encounters a woman seeking solace. In this quiet moment he is challenged to rise above the ordinary and embrace his role with empathy and compassion. With a simple act of kindness, he has the power to transform her night, leaving an indelible mark on both their lives.

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
12 min
Director
Lee Jane
Producer
Alison Palmer, Stephen Nixon, Lee Jane
Co-Producer
Peter Bathurst
Editor
Stephen Nixon
Screenwriter
Stephen Nixon
Director of Photography
Peter Bathurst, Gosia Pronko
Production Designer
Molly Okell
Sound
Ian Thompson, Emma Margestson
Composer
Emma Margetson
Principal cast
James Ayling, Abigail Moore, Shango Baku, Kate Winter
First Assistant Director
Aaron Starbuck, Angelica Cricchio
Colourist
Neil Hunt
Lighting and 1st Assistant Camera
Jose C Conclaves Pedrosa
Focus Puller
Flor Hidalgo
Clapper Loader
Anastasia Protopapa

Genre

Woman Director

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

AltiPlano Productions

A Girl at the Table Productions

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