Project Detail

Us Four

Synopsis

A docu-fiction animation that delves into the bittersweet experiences of growing up and the evolving dynamics of sisterly relationships.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
6 min 45 sec
Format
digital
Director
Alex Peake
Producer
Bethany Cornelius
Editor
Andy Sowerby
Screenwriter
Alfie Flewitt, Anna Moore
Director of Photography
Owen Cant
Production Designer
Shivani Bhawnani
Sound
Alex Lunney
Composer
Sasha Vilcinska
Principal cast
Alex Peake, Darcy Peake, Tess Peake, Katie Peake
Assistant Animator
Maria Joao Lorenco

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

NFTS (National Film and Television School)

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Rd
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

Sales Company

Bethany Cornelius

52 Bembridge Drive
Hayling Island
PO11 9LU

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