Project Detail

Sam's Hot Dogs

Synopsis

Sam lives a relaxed life selling hot dogs in the middle of a road that crosses a forest. His hot dog van, his huge bear and a bit of company once in a while are all he needs.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
9 mins 30 secs
Format
DigiBeta
Director
David Lopez Retamero
Producer
Animation Staff, Royal College of Art
Editor
David Lopez Retamero
Screenwriter
David Lopez Retamero
Director of Photography
David Lopez Retamero
Production Designer
David Lopez Retamero
Sound
Graham Lawson
Composer
Alan Mac Feely
Principal cast
Jose Huidobro, Matt Johnson, Isabel Lizardi, Tony Guilfoyle, Clementine & Sheryl

Genre

Production Status

Production Company

Animation Department

Royal College of Art
Kensington Gore
London SW7 2EU
UK

T +44 (0)20 7590 4512

Sales Company

Future Shorts

71 Leonard Street
London EC2A 4QU
UK

T +44 (0)20 7739 6055

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