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Death's Peak

Death's Peak

Synopsis

Desperate for connection, David digs up his brother's corpse. With their trusty red wagon, they ascend a treacherous mountain in pursuit of their childhood dream
Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025
BAFTA Film Awards 2025 - Nomination - Best British Short Animation

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Shorts
Director
Willy Fair
Producer
Louis Jousselme
Editor
Clare Maleeny
Screenwriter
Tracey Murray
Director of Photography
Jonathon Le Grice
Production Designer
Claudia Morles Sosa
Composer
Charlie Seaborn
Principal cast
Voice Cast: Simon Pavelich

Genre

Comedy

Categories

Animation

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

NFTS (National Film and Television School)

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

Sales Company

NFTS (National Film and Television School)

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

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