Project Detail

The Golem, An Inanimate Matter

Synopsis

The Golem, a monstrous being of inanimate matter from Jewish folklore, is accidentally summoned from a book wreaks havoc through a library.

Details

Year
2013
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
2 mins 49 secs
Format
Digital HD
Director
Vicki Bennett
Producer
Abigail Addison
Executive Producer
Animate Projects/Channel 4
Editor
Vicki Bennett
Screenwriter
Vicki Bennett and Ergo Phizmiz
Director of Photography
Vicki Bennett
Sound
Ergo Phizmiz
Composer
Ergo Phizmiz
Principal cast
Ergo Phizmiz
Animation
Peter Knight and Vicki Bennett

Production Status

Production Company

Sales Company

Vicki Bennett

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