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Barbeque

Synopsis

BARBEQUE is the visceral journey about coping with post-traumatic stress disorder. The film visualises feelings and experiences that might be too difficult or painful to put into words and illustrates the circular process of coping.
Official Selection Annecy Film Festival 2018 - Graduation Films Competition - Winner, Cristal Award for Best Graduation Film
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Details

Year
2017
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 mins 44 secs
Format
1920x1080px
Director
Jenny Jokela
Producer
Royal College of Art
Editor
Jenny Jokela
Sound
Jenny Jokela
Composer
Sarah Playford
Sound Mix
Adam Woodhams

Genre

Woman Director

Categories

Animation

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Royal College of Art

Suzanne Buchan
Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2EU

Sales Company

Royal College of Art

Suzanne Buchan
Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2EU

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