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She's My Best Friend (and I Hate Her)

Synopsis

The complexity of an ancient friendship is dissected to hilarious and recognisable effect as old friends Milly and June wait impatiently for each other outside a coffee shop. The longer they wait, the more annoyed they get, causing old resentments to play on their minds.

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
4 min 11 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Candy Guard
Producer
Tracy Shaw
Editor
Richard Overall
Screenwriter
Candy Guard
Production Designer
Candy Guard, Martin Dray
Sound
Fuse Post
Principal cast
Elizabeth Rider, Tonia Daley-Campbell
Animators
Kate Mercer, Ryan Fairbanks; Assistant Animator: Marcia Rojas

Genre

Woman Director Comedy

Categories

Fiction Animation

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by BFI Short Form Animation Fund

Popsybobin Ltd

22B Muirkirk Road
London
SE6 1BE

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