Project Detail

Christopher at Sea

Synopsis

Christopher embarks on a transatlantic voyage as a passenger on a cargo ship. His hopes of finding out what lures so many men to sea sets him on a journey into solitude, fantasy, and obsession.
Official Selection Venice Film Festival 2022 - World Premiere
Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2023
Official Selection SXSW Film Festival 2023 - Animated Shorts Competition - Special Jury Recognition for Animation Directing

Details

Year
2022
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
20 min
Format
2D animation, 3D animation
Director
Tom CJ Brown
Producer
Emmanuel-Alain Raynal, Pierre Baussaron, Amanda Miller, Hanna Stolarski, Nick Read, Emily-Jane Brown
Editor
David Cohen
Screenwriter
Tom C J Brown, Laure Desmazières
Composer
Brian McOmber, Judith Berkson
Lead Animator
Meton Joffily de Alencar; Animation: Nina Prevautel, Vanessa Burtey, Thais Sartorius, Clarissa Dorival, Luca Tóth, Olivia Saunier, Florent Tailhades
Character Design
Tom C J Brown, Meton Joffily de Alencar

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

France, US, UK co-production

Miyu Productions (FR), Psyop (US) Temple, Carrington & Brown (UK)

Temple, Carrington & Brown

Tom CJ Brown

Sales Company

Miyu Distribution

16 rue de la Liberté
13200 Arles
FRANCE

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