Project Detail

Dear Mummy

Synopsis

Helene recounts rather peculiar goings on in her household, sharing with us what she thinks Mummy (and Daddy) could do about it.

Based on the Children's category winner at Milan's Festival Delle Lettere, colourful memories are recounted and occasionally improved, through the eyes of this imaginative 11 year old.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
8 mins 01 secs
Format
Digital Stills
Director
Jake & Helena Astbury
Producer
The Astburys, Festival Delle Lettere
Editor
Helena Astbury
Screenwriter
Helena Astbury
Director of Photography
Jake Astbury
Composer
Tony Bannister
Principal cast
Giannavi Pappalardo, Darcy Taylor Minns

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

The Astburys

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