Project Detail

Otherwise Engaged

Synopsis

How do I love thee? Let me count the likes... A romantic social media satire for the online age.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2015 - Laugh Strand

Details

Year: 2015
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 5 mins
Director: Alicia MacDonald
Producer: Helen Grearson, Jack Sidey
Editor: Myles Robey
Screenwriter: Alicia MacDonald
Director of Photography: Gareth Munden
Principal cast: Hannah Arterton, Mark Quartley

Genre

Woman Director Comedy

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Alicia MacDonald

Sales Company

c/o Alicia MacDonald

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