Project Detail

Ride

Synopsis

Hundreds of motorbikes are animated frame by frame in this homage to the iconic motorcycle design and culture of the 1950s and 60s. A rider prepares his bike and departs on an idealised journey into the countryside and into the future.
Official Selection Annecy Film Festival 2018 - Short Film Competition - World premiere

Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 mins 40 secs
Format
digital stills and HD movie
Director
Direction and Animation: Paul Bush; Dragonframe Animation: Tânia Duarte
Producer
Paul Bush, Abi Feijo
Executive Producer
Phil Davies
Editor
Paul Bush
Screenwriter
Paul Bush
Director of Photography
Manuel Pinto Barros
Production Designer
Nuno Guedes
Sound
Andy Cowton
Composer
Conjunto Típico do Val
Principal cast
Bernardo Santo Tirso, João Cardoso
Photographed By
Ícaro Pintor, Paul Bush

Production Status

Production Company

UK, Portugal coproduction

Ancient Mariner Productions (UK), Ciclope Filmes (PT)

Sales Company

Agência - Curtas Metragens / Portuguese Short Film Agency

Auditório Municipal Pr Republica
4480-715 Vila do Conde
Portugal

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