Project Detail

Everyone is Waiting for something to happen

Synopsis

Prior to being diagnosed with bowel cancer Richard Wright, an artist/animator, had a social media persona that was characterised by annoying and anarchic humour. After initially feeling unable to communicate at all, his general healing process became entwined with the resurrection of his social media presence.

Details

Year
2014
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
7 mins 39 secs
Format
digital
Director
Emma Calder
Producer
Emma Calder
Editor
Emma Calder
Screenwriter
Emma Calder
Sound
Emma Calder, Re-recording mixer Tom Lowe
Music
Coco Cripps
Principal cast
Richard Wright, Emma Calder

Production Status

Production Company

Pearly Oyster Productions Ltd

E: emma@pearlyoyster.com

Sales Company

Pearly Oyster Productions Ltd

E: emma@pearlyoyster.com

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