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Rover's Return

Synopsis

Zeta, a thirtysomething highflying advertising exec leaves her beloved dog in the care of Zoe, a junior colleague, whilst away in Paris for a romantic weekend. Zoe's inexperience with dogs lands her in a lot of trouble. Shot on location in London. The music has been composed to reflect the vibrance of modern day London.

Details

Year
2004
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
11 mins 30 secs
Format
35mm, DigiBeta, Kodak
Director
Oliver Ledwith
Producer
John Ross
Editor
Andy Walter
Screenwriter
Patrick Ledwith
Director of Photography
John Ross
Sound
Tony Parkinson, Nigel Clarke
Composer
Marcus Fellowes
Principal cast
Indira Varma

Genre

Comedy Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Short End Films

72 Valley Road
London SW16 2XN
UK

T/F+44 (0)20 8769 3919

oliled@sef1.freeserve.co.uk

Sales Company

Dazzle Short Film Agency

T+44 (0)20 7739 7716

dawn@dazzlefilms.co.uk

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