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Pineapple Calamari

Synopsis

Pineapple Calamari is a horse who dreams of becoming a racing champion. He is taken care of by two women, who share a very special connection. When tragedy befalls this happy family, their social life takes a dramatic turn for the unexpected.

Details

Year
2014
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
9 mins 20 secs
Director
Kasia Nalewajka
Producer
Daniel Negret
Editor
Manuela Lupini
Screenwriter
Kasia Nalewajka, Daniel Negret, Manuela Lupini
Director of Photography
Stewart MacGregor
Production Designer
Paul Savulescu
Sound
Adam Layland
Composer
Matt Kelly

Genre

Woman Director Children’s Comedy

Categories

Animation

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
Bucks, HP9 ILG
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1494 731 452

Sales Company

National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
Bucks, HP9 ILG
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1494 731 452

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