Project Detail

Sand Men

Synopsis

Neculai, Aurel and Raj all left their homes in Romania to seek a better life for their family.
Now, with their loved ones depending on them, they survive by creating sand sculptures on London’s streets, while thoughts of their children's futures keep them going.

Details

Year
2016
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 mins
Format
HD
Director
Tal Amiran
Producer
Tal Amiran
Executive Producer
Tal Amiran
Editor
Tal Amiran
Director of Photography
Tal Amiran
Sound
Rick Blything
Composer
Oli Harrison
Foley
Louise Brown

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Production Status

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