Project Detail

Things Don't Fit

Synopsis

In a city it can feel like nothing fits or works as it should and life can be a struggle to find your place. This short animated film follows several people whose daily routines are disrupted by unexpected events causing the world around them to unravel.

Details

Year
2013
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
6 mins 30 secs
Format
Digital
Director
Tim Divall
Producer
Animation Staff, Royal College of Art
Executive Producer
Royal College of Art
Editor
Tim Divall
Screenwriter
Tim Divall
Production Designer
Tim Divall
Sound
Neo Peterson
Animation
Tim Divall, Joe Bichard, Sarina Nihei

Genre

Production Status

Production Company

Animation Department

Royal College of Art
Kensington Gore
London SW7 2EU

Sales Company

Future Shorts

2-18 Warburton Road
London E8 3RT

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