Project Detail

Fountain of Youth

Synopsis

Hidden away in the barren wasteland of California's Low Desert is the region's last fresh water source, a natural spa. A shrinking community have made their home here. They call it the Fountain of Youth. Only those aged over 67 are granted entry. The only mode of transport is golfcart.
A film about life, death, dreams and desire in the American wasteland.

Details

Year
2006
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
18 mins
Format
DigiBeta
Director
Daniel Vernon
Producer
Daniel Vernon
Editor
Claire Pringle
Director of Photography
Daniel Vernon
Sound
Ivor Talbot, Rainer Heesch

Production Status

Production Company

National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road, Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire HP9 1LG
UK

T+44 (0)14 9473 1457

www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk

Sales Company

National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road, Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire HP9 1LG
UK

T+44 (0)14 9473 1457

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