The Essential Cornishman
Synopsis
An audio-visual stream of consciousness. Entirely un-edited, in terms of writing, performance and visuals.
Details
- Year
- 2016
- Type of film
- Shorts
- Running time
- 5 mins 46 secs
- Format
- Super 8 (black and white reversal)
- Director
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Mark Jenkin
- Producer
- Mark Jenkin
- Editor
- Mark Jenkin
- Screenwriter
- Mark Jenkin
- Director of Photography
- Mark Jenkin
- Sound
- Mark Jenkin
- Principal cast
- Mark Drew (Stretch)
Genre
Production Status
Production Company
Mark Jenkin
Sales Company
Mark Jenkin
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