Project Detail

Two Films About Loneliness

Synopsis

A split-screen divides the worlds of Jonathan Smallman, who is recording his dating-profile, and Philip Button, the Internet chef. But will the irritating sound from the real world stand in the way of their search for companionship and acceptance.
A bilingual film with the voices of Tim Key and Detlef Bierstedt.

Details

Year
2014
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 mins 33 secs
Director
William Bishop-Stephens, Christopher Eales
Executive Producer
Keila Wescombe, Matthew Baillie
Editor
Simon Allmark
Sound
Joe Sudlow
Composer
Ed Patrick, Clare Bradley Box
Principal cast
Tim Key, Detlef Bierstedt

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Production Status

Production Company

William Bishop-Stephens,

Tel:+44 (0) 7870138748,

Sales Company

Same as Production Company

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