Project Detail

The Astronomer’s Sun

Synopsis

A young man, accompanied by his mysterious mechanical bear, visits an abandoned observatory to confront memories of his past and follow his Father on a journey into the unknown. A magical journey about relationships and what it is to be human.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 mins 50 secs
Format
Digital HD
Director
Simon Cartwright, Jessica Cope
Producer
Peter Kershaw, David Bunting
Executive Producer
Camilla Deakin, Tony Dixon, Jude Goldrei
Editor
Adam Kirk
Screenwriter
Simon Cartwright
Sound
Dave Aston
Composer
Peter Wright
Principal cast
David Bunting, James Caroll

Production Status

Production Company

Duchy Parade Films Ltd

88 Knox Lane
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 3DA
UK
Tel: +44 (0)7946 421 581

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