Project Detail

The Whisper Tree

Synopsis

Living in the middle of the countryside doesn't give Billy and his friends many exciting opportunities. But today a series of strange occurrences and coincidences leads to the chance of flying away.

Details

Year
1999
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 mins
Format
16mm
Director
Paul Newton
Producer
The London International Film School
Executive Producer
The London International Film School
Director of Photography
Raquel Priego
Film Stock
Kodak Screen Writer: Paul Newton Director of Photography: Raquel Priego

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Production Status

Production Company

The London International Film School 24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9HP Tel: 020 7240 0168/020 7836 9642 Fax: 020 7497 3718 Email: lifs@dial.pipex.com

Sales Company

as Production Company

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