Project Detail

Computer Dating

Synopsis

Two lonely-hearted 'web pals' are amazed when their computers seemingly fall in love. They are forced to take the love struck consoles on a quirky double-date of picnics, river boat trips and bizarre restaurants. Eventually, true love blossoms - but for which couple?

Details

Year
2000
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 mins
Format
Digi Beta
Director
Matthew Gardner
Producer
Matthew Gardner, Martin James Grant
Editor
Mark Burgess
Screenwriter
Martin James Grant
Director of Photography
Ken Singleton
Sound
Jim Tetlow
Composer
Various
Principal cast
Janette Summerfield, Scott Morton, Roger Franks, Marion Metcalfe

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Blackdove Productions

Contact: Matt Gardner
79 Webb Lane
Hall Green
Birmingham B28 0ED
UK

T 0121 680 2306

blackdove@lineone.net

Sales Company

Blackdove Productions

Contact: Matt Gardner
79 Webb Lane
Hall Green
Birmingham B28 0ED
UK

T 0121 680 2306

blackdove@lineone.net

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