Project Detail

Herman Brown is Feeling Down

Synopsis

Herman's quiet, colourful world is suddenly interrupted by something loud and stressful.
Combining digital animation with traditional ink-on-film techniques, Herman Brown is a film about life, anxiety, and learning to accept both.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2018 - Thrill Strand - World premiere

Details

Year
2018
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
6 min 5 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Dan Castro
Producer
RCA Animation
Editor
Dan Castro
Screenwriter
Dan Castro
Production Designer
Dan Castro
Sound
Kenneth C M Young
Composer
Kenneth C M Young
Film Images
© Dan Castro, 2018

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Royal College of Art

Suzanne Buchan
Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2EU

Sales Company

Royal College of Art

Suzanne Buchan
Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2EU

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