Project Detail

80,000 Christmas Lights

Synopsis

Following several tragic events, Jo and Amy attempt to come to terms with their new life as another Christmas in the care system approaches. Using audio interviews with brother and sister, Jo and Amy we listen to their memories as they deal with loss, separation and acceptance.

Details

Year
2012
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
6 mins 05 secs
Format
HD
Director
Andy Taylor Smith
Producer
Andy Taylor Smith & Russell Noon
Co-Producer
N/A
Executive Producer
Film London
Editor
Andy Taylor Smith
Screenwriter
Andy Taylor Smith
Director of Photography
Andy Taylor Smith
Production Designer
Hannah Budd
Sound
Gernot Fuhrmann
Composer
N/A
Principal cast
Voice of Amy Webb: Alex Wilson, Voice of Jo Webb: Bradley Badder
For Film London
Josic Cadoret, Kevin Dolan, Maggie Ellis
With the support of
Film London, BFI, The National Lottery and Skillset.

Production Status

Production Company

Sales Company

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