Project Detail

METAMORPHOSIS

Synopsis

Documentary footage of a long distance swim across the English Channel gradually turns into a meditation on all four elements.

Details

Year
2008
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
17mins
Director
Chris Newby
Producer
Maggie Ellis, Pinky Ghundale
Co-Producer
Maggie Ellis, Pinky Ghundale
Editor
Chris Newby
Screenwriter
Chris Newby
Director of Photography
Chris Newby
Sound
Chris Newby
Composer
Sarah Hopkins
Principal cast
Louise Kleboe, Frederic Jacuqes

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Production Status

Production Company

Chris Newby Films

Sales Company

Chris Newby

info@chrisnewby.com

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