Project Detail

Curse of the Black Shuck

Curse of the Black Shuck

Synopsis

CURSE OF THE BLACK SHUCK is based on a British folklore legend which originated in East Anglia. It's a mysterious black dog that brings bad luck to everyone who encounters him, and causes death and destruction.

Details

Year
2020
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 min 10 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Rahel Kapsaski
Producer
Selene Kapsaski
Co-Producer
Ciaron Davies
Executive Producer
Gabriella Kapsaski
Editor
Rahel Kapsaski
Screenwriter
Rahel Kapsaski
Director of Photography
Rahel Kapsaski
Production Designer
Rahel Kapsaski
Sound
Daniele Santagiuliana, Rahel Kapsaski
Composer
Daniele Santagiuliana
Principal cast
Ciaron Davies, Herschell Kapsaski
Stop Motion Animation
Rahel Kapsaski

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Après Vague Productions

Rahel Kapsaski

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