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Fantasies of a Rescue Dummy

A rescue dummy underwater, laying on the bottom of a swimming pool.

Synopsis

A rescue dummy gets forgotten at the bottom of a swimming pool. Behind his single expression, a whirlwind of emotions flood his plastic carcass as he fantasies about being picked up and brought to the surface in the strong and reassuring arms of a swimmer.
Official Selection London Short Film Festival 2026
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Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
6 min 36 sec
Format
Live action/ 2d animation
Director
Adrian Maganza
Producer
Adrian Maganza, Alisa Tritenko
Editor
Razvan Barseti, Adrian Maganza
Screenwriter
Adrian Maganza
Director of Photography
Alex Grigoras
Sound
Jimmy Ferrufino
Composer
The Futz Butler, Raphaelle Thibaut
Principal cast
Jack Worsnop, Ginevra Casati, David Blair, Cary An

Genre

Fantasy Romance

Categories

Fiction Animation

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Adrian Maganza

https://rescuedummy-short.com/

Sales Company

Adrian Maganza

https://rescuedummy-short.com/

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