Project Detail

Bad Owl And The Fox Boy

Synopsis

A trailer for a short experimental film by James Batley using animal totems and occult magick to exhibit and effect transformation 'as above, so below' augmented by an arresting ritualistic soundtrack.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
8 mins 49 secs
Format
Super 8mm
Director
James Batley 1st Feature
Producer
James Batley
Editor
James Batley
Screenwriter
James Batley
Director of Photography
James Batley
Sound
James Batley
Composer
Laura Whitticase
Principal cast
Christopher Ditchburn, Kesley Cage, Athena The Owl

Production Status

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