Project Detail

The Letters

Synopsis

An actors lonely attempt to be seen for a part in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare. By sending a series of letters to the casting director we see him slowly become more desperate, irrational and ultimately threatening, while never losing his enthusiasm.

Details

Year: 2004
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 10 mins 16 secs
Format: DigiBeta
Director: Nicky Talacko
Producer: Nicky Talacko
Editor: Derek Quarry
Screenwriter: Nicky Talacko
Director of Photography: Mark Curtis
Sound: Chris Fuge
Composer: David Talacko
Principal cast: Russell Bright

Genre

Woman Director Comedy Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Nicky Talacko

16 Arndale Road
London
SW6 IJP
UK

T+44 (0)7771 726072

NicTanTal@aol.com

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