Project Detail

Machine

Synopsis

In a small town, the local dog shampooer is trying to escape his repetitive routine by building a machine that will take him to a different day.

Details

Year
2003
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
15 mins 30 secs
Format
35mm
Director
Jonathan Bentovim
Producer
Claire Bee
Editor
Emily Harris
Screenwriter
Jonathan Bentovim
Composer
Ori Barel
Principal cast
Brian Teles, Angus Lindsay, Jim McManus, Julia John, Lena Barth Arstaad
Co-Lighting Cameraman
Dusan Todorovic
Camera Operator
Dusan Todorovic

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Production Status

Production Company

The London Film School

24 Shelton Street,
London WC2H 9UB
UK

T+44 (0)20 7836 9642

c.bright@lfs.org.uk

Sales Company

The London Film School

24 Shelton Street,
London WC2H 9UB
UK

T+44 (0)20 7836 9642

c.bright@lfs.org.uk

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