Project Detail

The Whisper Tree

Name: The Whisper Tree
Director: Paul Newton
Released: 1999
Duration: 14 mins

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

Production Status

Complete

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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