Project Detail

Liminal Roots

Synopsis

A journey through the memories of a young girl struggling to come to terms with the complexity of her mixed-raced identity.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024

Details

Year
2024
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
4 min 20 sec
Director
Aliyah Harfoot
Producer
Ella Ritchie
Editor
Leif Phelps
Screenwriter
Amy Tattersall White, Aliyah Harfoot
Director of Photography
Bart Bazaz
Production Designer
Katlin Loomets
Sound
Omar Delnevo
Composer
Rotem Frimer
Production Manager
Christopher Rej; Colour Grader: Ivan Michael; Coordinating Model Maker: Rob Mackie

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

NFTS (National Film and Television School)

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

Sales Company

NFTS (National Film and Television School)

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

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