Project Detail

The Weight

Thomas Norris

Synopsis

After returning alone from a failed space mission, a commander is forced to make a decision that will affect all humanity.

Details

Year: 2023
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 14 min 40 sec
Format: Digital
Director: Susan Lay
Producer: Izzy Wilkinson
Executive Producer: Laura Giles, Faye
Editor: Marcus Cook
Screenwriter: Susan Lay
Production Designer: Lauren Waller
Sound: Claire Stevens
Composer: Matthew Thomason
Principal cast: Annie Gibson-Harrison, Kevin Johnson, Sarah Bowden, Trevenen Harry
Costume Design: Amy Struth, Mia-Faye Townsend

Genre

Horror Woman Director Drama Fantasy Sci-Fi

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by:

Screen Cornwall
Supported by Screen Cornwall

Susan Lay

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