Project Detail

The Brain Hack

Synopsis

Two film students create a visual stimulant that induces hallucinations of God, but soon find themselves attracting unwanted attention from a religious cult. A metaphysical thriller for the digital generation.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2015 - Thrill Strand

Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
19 mins
Director
Joseph White
Producer
Charlotte Walls
Co-Producer
David Stafford-Clark
Editor
Joseph White
Screenwriter
Joseph White
Director of Photography
Dan Stafford Clark
Production Designer
Hela Dondertman, Sophie Jacobs, Bridget Murton
Sound
Sound Re-recording Mixer, Supervising Sound Editor: Jake Roberts
Composer
Al Hardiman
Principal cast
Edward Franklin, Alexander Owen

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Catalyst Global Media

Charlotte Walls

Sales Company

c/o Catalyst Global Media

Charlotte Walls

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