Project Detail

The Parish

Synopsis

Joe is consumed by a recurring dream that won’t let him go, always threatening to surface in reality.

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
12 min 59 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Matt R. Smith
Producer
Rhian Smith
Editor
Matt R. Smith
Screenwriter
Matt R. Smith
Director of Photography
Matt R. Smith
Production Designer
Rhian Smith
Sound
Matt R. Smith
Composer
Alex Hyland, Matt R. Smith
Principal cast
Alexander Cobb, Sam Parks

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

VIDEOfeet Productions

Trestle Arts Base
Russet Drive
St Albans
AL4 0JQ

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