Project Detail

Invertebrate

Synopsis

Real Insects, Real Drama, No CGI.

Witness first hand the fight for survival and the unlikely co-operation these beautiful beasts display. Shot in a scale model of a human city, the man-size creatures display incredible humanity in their dramatic stories within their alien caste system.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
13 mins 35 secs
Format
RED
Director
James McAleer
Producer
UKFC, Northern Film & Media, Steve Bowden, Maria Forsstrom
Co-Producer
UKFC, Northern Film & Media, James McAleer
Editor
James McAleer
Screenwriter
James McAleer
Director of Photography
James McAleer
Production Designer
Pete Young
Sound
Andy Ludbrook
Composer
Mike TV

Production Status

Production Company

Vita Nova Films

Studio 16
The Kiln
Hoults Yard
Walker Rd
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear NE6 1AB
UK

T +44 (0)191 645 0406

info@vitanovafilms.com

STEADI-RED Ltd

27 Jackson Road
Wylam
Northumberland NE41 8EL
UK

T +44 (0) 7910 388 312

james@steadi-red.com

Sales Company

Vita Nova Films

Studio 16
The Kiln
Hoults Yard
Walker Rd
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear NE6 1AB
UK

T +44 (0)191 645 0406

info@vitanovafilms.com

STEADI-RED Ltd

27 Jackson Road
Wylam
Northumberland NE41 8EL
UK

T +44 (0) 7910 388 312

james@steadi-red.com

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