Project Detail

Hello, I'm Paul

Synopsis

Paul, a young Parisian, meets Tracey, a London girl, on the internet. They become cyber-friends and Paul decides to make a surprise visit. One day, carrying a rucksack, he arrives at Tracey's home. She is having dinner with friends and is obviously not delighted about his unexpected arrival. When he sits at their table, Paul very soon understands that he should have warned her before coming . . .

Details

Year
2000
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
13 mins
Format
35mm Ilford
Director
Hugo Van Der Vennet
Producer
The London International Film School
Executive Producer
The London International Film School
Editor
Antoine Cretton
Director of Photography
Fritz Sammer
Sound
Hana Saito
Principal cast
Philippe Spall, Donna Alexander, Keith Lancaster, Joanna Worth, Ralph Douglas Cox
Screen Writer
Hugo Van Der Vennet

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Production Status

Production Company

The London International Film School Contact: Chrissy Bright 24 Shelton Street London WC2H 9HP Tel: 020 7240 0168 Fax: 020 7497 3718 c.bright@LIFS.org.uk

Sales Company

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