Project Detail

Monotone

Name: Monotone
Director: Alex Donne Johnson
Genre: Music, Drama, Dance
Released: 2008
Duration: 2 mins 30 secs

Synopsis

Monotone centres around the concept of personifying a stereo speaker. The story chronicles the speaker's quest to find acceptance in a surreal world set against an intriguingly colourful backdrop. Can he find his soulmate amidst the chaotic and cut-throat musical world? Or will he face rejection at every turn in a world in which everybody is marching to a different beat?

Monotone is a story of love and identity which tackles broader issues of taste, subcultures and a desire for acceptance in a world in which a sense of community is being replaced by a greater focus upon the individual. Yet it does so in a fashion that is accessible to those of all ages and backgrounds.

Details

Year: 2008
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 2 mins 30 secs
Format: DVD
Director: Alex Donne Johnson 1st Feature
Producer: Alex Donne Johnson
Sound: Richard Guy
Composer: Richard Guy

Genre

Music Drama Dance

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

donne.alex@gmail.com

Visit Website

www.alexdonne.com

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