Project Detail

Listen Closely

Listen Closely
Listen Closely

Synopsis

An ecologically conscious non-fiction short celebrating the biodiverse soundscapes of Taiwan. Using sounds and signage from the world’s first Quiet Trail (Cueifong Lake) and Quiet Urban Park (Yangmingshan) as starting points, Listen Closely encourages the act of listening to create a more harmonious and interconnected future.

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
9 min
Format
Digital
Director
George Hiraoka Cloke 1st Feature
Producer
George Hiraoka Cloke
Executive Producer
Augusto Matte
Editor
George Hiraoka Cloke
Director of Photography
George Hiraoka Cloke
Sound
George Hiraoka Cloke

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Production Status

Production Company

George Hiraoka Cloke

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