Machine Space
Synopsis
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2016 - Experimenta Strand - World premiere
Details
- Year
- 2016
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 38 mins
- Director
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Stephen Connolly
- Producer
- Stephen Connolly
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
UK, US coproduction
Sales Company
LUX
Waterlow Park CentreDartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5JF
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