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Bubblegum

Synopsis

What does Isky, a young Croatian immigrant, do when life seems just too black and white? A piece of pink bubblegum takes him on a journey to discover the power of his imagination.

Details

Year
2004
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
8 mins 45 secs
Format
35mm, Kodak
Director
Samantha Bakhurst, Lea Morement
Producer
Kate Penlington
Editor
Lea Morement
Screenwriter
Samantha Bakhurst, Lea Morement
Director of Photography
Faye
Sound
Andrew Hoare
Composer
Ben Albu
Principal cast
Sophie Ward, Michelle Collins, Daniel Watson

Genre

Woman Director Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Wise Women Productions

c/o Dazzle Short Film Agency

T+44 (0)20 7739 7716

dawn@dazzlefilms.co.uk

Sales Company

Dazzle Short Film Agency

T+44 (0)20 7739 7716

dawn@dazzlefilms.co.uk

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