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Synopsis

Using experimental animation to explore migration that triggered 400 years of emigration from Britain between 1620-2020 - a single footprint rapidly escalates into patterns of human travel in the form of ‘abstract lines’ within the natural world to evoke meaning; suggesting epic voyages and connected narratives over long histories.
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) 2021 - Research in Film Awards for Best Animated Film of the Year (RIFA) - Winner
British Animation Awards (BAA) 2022 – Wild Card Category- Winner
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Details

Year
2021
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
10 min 25 sec
Format
HD 2K
Director
Osbert Parker
Producer
Osbert Parker
Editor
Osbert Parker
Screenwriter
Osbert Parker
Director of Photography
Osbert Parker
Sound
Rob Szeliga
Music
Rob Szeliga
Design Assistant
Fiona Pitkin
Art Department Assistant
Zola Parker
Archive Researchers
Debbie Meniru
Migration Museum
Aditi Anand, Sue McAlpine, Andrew Steeds, Matthew Plowright, Robyn Kasozi

Genre

Experimental

Categories

Animation Documentary Artist Project and Video / Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Osbert Parker Films

79 Swain's Lane
Highgate
London
N6 6PJ

Sales Company

Osbert Parker Films

79 Swain's Lane
Highgate
London
N6 6PJ

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