Project Detail

A Pinprick of Light

Synopsis

Inspired by true events: John M. Hull, a university professor starts to lose his eyesight and fears that his world is slipping away. He is hoping for a dream that keeps alive his memories of what he holds dear.

Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
12 min 52 sec
Format
4K
Director
Kasra Karimi
Producer
Kasra Karimi, Mohamed Madi
Editor
Kasra Karimi
Screenwriter
Kasra Karimi
Director of Photography
Jackie Teboul
Production Designer
Isobel Power Smith
Sound
Lee Viesnik
Composer
Alan Snelling
Principal cast
David King, Sarah Eastwood, Maddie Bradfield

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Stranger Than Paradise Productions

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