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Jean and the Genius

Synopsis

Employing the power of modern genetics, a lonely old scientist strives to create his perfect woman. By stealing single hair samples from twenty choice ladies, his premeditated scheming nears completion. Last on his list of lovely ladies lies a beautiful woman call Jean, whose hair sample will fulfil his dreams.

Details

Year
2000
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
6 mins
Format
16mm Kodak
Director
Chris Wood
Producer
Chris Wood, Andrew Sugden, Alan Jeffrey
Editor
Chris Wood
Director of Photography
Chris Wood, Alan Sugden
Composer
Chris Wood
Screen Writers
Chris Wood, Janice Goodman, Alan Jeffrey Sound & Music: Chris Wood

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Chris Wood 9 Beechwood Rise Wetherby West Yorkshire LS22 7QT Tel: 01937 584352 Fax: 01937 584352 chris@beechy.demon.co.uk

Sales Company

The Hull School of Art & Design Contact: Robin Small University of Lincolnshire & Humberside, Queens Gardens, Kingston Upon Hull HU1 3OQ Tel: 01482 462306

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