Project Detail

The Ride

Synopsis

On a deserted country road, a student happily accepts a ride back to town. However, the day takes a turn for the worst when the driver gives voice to disturbing thoughts.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
9 mins 30 secs
Format
HD
Director
Marion Pilowsky
Producer
Rosie Newall, Marion Pilowsky
Executive Producer
David Willing
Editor
Jo Dixon
Screenwriter
Marion Pilowsky
Director of Photography
Catherine Derry
Composer
Luis Almau
Principal cast
Anthony LaPaglia, Ed Speleers, Emer Kenny

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Corner Table Productions Ltd.

11-12 Wimpole Street
London
W1G 9ST
UK

Sales Company

Shorts International

6-8 Luke St
London
EC2A 4XY
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7613 5400

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