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What They Left

Synopsis

A psychological thriller that explores the complexity of loss, demonstrated by Tina's battle through the stages of grief in the aftermath of her friend’s suicide.

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
9 min
Format
4K
Director
Mevis Birungi
Producer
Euella Jackson
Executive Producer
Michael Jenkins, Somina Fombo
Editor
Ben Williams-Butt
Screenwriter
Mevis Birungi
Director of Photography
Louie Blystad-Collins
Production Designer
Elkie McCrimmon
Sound
Sam Foster, Onesoul
Composer
Sam Foster, JayLon
Principal cast
Sonja Varela, Oona Chanfi
BFI NETWORK Executive Producers
Alice Cabañas, Alix Taylor-Searle
BFI NETWORK Project Coordinator
Jo Strachan
Blak Wave Productions Executive Producers
Michael Jenkins , Somina Fombo
Trailer Password
wtltrailer

Genre

Action Horror Woman Director Drama Fantasy Sci-Fi

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

Blak Wave Productions

Michael Jenkins

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