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Forms of Circulation #1

Synopsis

Developed out of workshops with staff at the biosciences research facility National Horizons Centre, this film explores the wider impact of routine machine processes on human and non-human recipients. Shot on 16mm colour film on location at Teesmouth National Nature Reserve, it focuses on the seal population of Seal Sands.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024
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Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
13 min 12 sec
Format
Kodak 16mm Vision3 500FT
Director
Sarah Perks, Paul Stewart
Producer
Sarah Perks, Paul Stewart, Charlotte Nicol
Editor
Christo Wallers, Paul Stewart
Director of Photography
Christo Wallers
Sound
Sarah Perks
Production Assistant
Sean Douthwaite; NHC Coordinator: Tracey Attrill; Studio Assistant: Anouk Hoogendoorn

Categories

Documentary Artist Project and Video / Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Anouk Hoogendoorn

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