Project Detail

The Collector's Case

Synopsis

The Collector's Case was produced during Yelena Popova’s residency at Upton House, a National Trust property in Warwickshire. The video records the time Popova spent working with the collection of paintings at Upton House and reflects on the temporality of a painting collection.

Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
6 mins 30 secs
Format
HD video
Director
Yelena Popova
Producer
Yelena Popova
Co-Producer
Stuart Hodges
Executive Producer
Yelena Popova
Editor
Yelena Popova
Screenwriter
Yelena Popova, Stuart Hodges
Director of Photography
Yelena Popova
Production Designer
Yelena Popova
Sound
Mike Wyeld, Rebecca Lee
Composer
Rebecca Lee
Principal cast
National Trust staff and volunteers

Production Status

Production Company

Yelena Popova

E: yelenaph@gmail.com

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