Project Detail

Facing It

Synopsis

As Sean waits anxiously in the local pub, he is forced to explore his own unhappy memories and relationships in an evening that will leave him changed forever.
Official Selection Annecy Film Festival 2018 - Graduation Short Film Competition
Official Selection SXSW 2019 - Animated Shorts Competition

Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
8 mins 30 secs
Format
Digital
Director
Sam Gainsborough
Producer
Jimmy Campbell - Smith
Editor
Mdhamiri A Nkemi
Screenwriter
Louisa Wood
Director of Photography
Bruno Grilo
Production Designer
Fiona Guest
Sound
Adam Woodhams
Composer
Jack Newton
Principal cast
Daniele Bertolucci, Myra Ford, Basil Pruveneers, Edward Aczel, Cathy Walker

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield Studios
141 Station Rd
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

Sales Company

National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield Studios
141 Station Rd
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

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