Project Detail

My Dad

Synopsis

Inherited opinions. Inherited isolation. A short film depicting a Dad's influence on a young boy's life. His judgmental character mixed with the boys fondness for his dad prove to be a toxic mix that tears away at a world of opportunity and experiences.

Details

Year
2014
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 mins 50 secs
Format
Digital HD1080p
Director
Marcus Armitage
Producer
Animation Staff, Royal College of Art
Editor
Marcus Armitage
Screenwriter
Marcus Armitage
Production Designer
Marcus Armitage
Sound
Laura Jane Stacey
Composer
n/a
Principal cast
v/o Divian Ladwa
Stefan Wermuth
Still Photograph, Funding Support by The Nat Cohen Scholarship

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Animation Department

Royal College of Art
Kensington Gore
London SW7 2EU

T: +44 (0) 20 7590 4512

E: jane.colling@rca.ac.uk
E: animation@rca.ac.uk
W: www.rca.ac.uk/animation

Sales Company

Future Shorts

2-18 Warburton Road
London E8 3RT

T: +44 (0)20 7739 6055

E: tomv@futureshorts.com
W: www.futureshorts.com

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