The Role
Synopsis
A brother and sister approach a diner cook to play their father in an upcoming movie about his life. Their father was very, very famous. The diner cook is not famous. He must try harder...
Official Selection London International Animation Festival 2023
Details
- Year
- 2023
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 5 min 28 sec
- Format
- iPhone 16:9
- Director
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Paolo Chianta
- Producer
- Paolo Chianta
- Co-Producer
- Lilah Vandenburgh
- Editor
- Paolo Chianta
- Screenwriter
- Paolo Chianta
- Composer
- Paolo Chianta
- Principal cast
- Paolo Chianta, Lilah Vandenburgh
Production Status
Production Company
Paolo Chianta
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