Project Detail

Tess: A Tale of Love and Darkness

Synopsis

Tess is a young actress performing the role of the Great Reaper in a small, local play. After a night on stage, she's home alone, relaxing in a warm bath and unaware of an electric appliance that is on the verge of falling into the bath, holding her life by a string. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Sam, is on his way to see her. Will Sam get there on time to save his beloved? Will Tess meet the Great Reaper for real? In a wold of love and darkness, which of the two will prevail?

Details

Year: 2006
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 13 mins
Format: IMX
Director: Joachim De Smedt 1st Feature
Producer: Joachim De Smedt
Editor: Frederique Broos
Screenwriter: Joachim De Smedt
Director of Photography: Steven Priovolos
Sound: Tatu Virtamo
Music: Tandis Jenhudson
Principal cast: Laura Pyper, Tim Seely, Brian Appleby

Genre

Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Bushey Hill Productions

busheyhillproductions@hotmail.com

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