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Life of the Mind

Synopsis

Julian Rayes is a geneticist researching lifespan, confronted with the very paradox of wanting to prolong life, while regarding it as a mere by-product of matter, void of any meaning or purpose. Parallel to his research's progress, strange dreams, visions and altered states of consciousness, will provide paradigm changing experiences regarding the purpose of existence, that will reset the course of his career and life.
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Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Features
Running time
100 min
Format
Digital 4K
Director
Miguel Melo Queiroz 1st Feature
Producer
ARTIMEDIA
Editor
Miguel Melo Queiroz
Screenwriter
Miguel Melo Queiroz
Director of Photography
Miguel Melo Queiroz
Production Designer
Pedro Domingos
Composer
Serge Bulot
Principal cast
Jamie Robson, Andreea Paduraru, Declan O'Connor, James Reynard, Reece Putinas,
Production Assistant
Daniela Cardoso
1st AD
Rory Stewart
Camera Operator
Bill Knapis
1st AC
Alan Muszynski
2nd AC
Scott McIntosh
Gaffer
Greg King (needs confirmation)
Key Grip
Brice Bourdet
Post Production
Miguel Melo Queiroz
Concept Artist
Raúl Vicente
Scenic Designer
Pedro Domingos
Composer
Serge Bulot
Sound Recordist
Raphael Monnin (needs confirmation)
Makeup & Hair
Ruby Kruss/Charlotte Ambrose
Wardrobe
Sara Cruz
Backstage Videographer
UK + Gonçalo Tarquínio
Photographer
Rolando Martins/Martin Hocevar

Genre

Horror Climate / Environment Scottish Drama Fantasy Sci-Fi Science

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Pre-production

Production Company

ARTIMEDIA: Art Film & Digital Media

Flat 2, 1 Stobbie Place
Edinburgh EH16 4YS

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