Project Detail

Chalk

Synopsis

This short experimental video, in black and white and colour, explores chalk from landscape to language referencing history, nationhood, tradition and mysticism.

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 min 52 sec
Format
HD video
Director
Mandy Williams
Producer
Mandy Williams
Executive Producer
Mandy Williams
Editor
Mandy Williams
Screenwriter
Mandy Williams
Director of Photography
Mandy Williams
Production Designer
Mandy Williams
Sound
Mandy Williams (field recordings, post-production, editing)
Composer
Bob Bradley, Heikki Ketola
Principal cast
Sarah Cahill (narrator)

Production Status

Production Company

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