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Synopsis

A short film for the MS Society which graphically and powerfully depicts the reality of living with Multiple Sclerosis, using a busy workplace as a metaphor for the human brain to educate people about how the condition affects human motor function.

Details

Year
2011
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
35 secs
Format
HD
Director
'Chopsy' aka Darren Robbie
Producer
Laura Pepper, Louise Johnson
Executive Producer
Darren Robbie
Editor
Dan Williamson
Screenwriter
Di Tansey, Rachel Foley
Director of Photography
Mark Chamberlain
Production Designer
Chopsy
Sound
Gavin Little, Mark Henry
Music
Tobias
Animators
Darren Robbie, Dave Osmand, Terry Brain

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Production Status

Production Company

Chopsy Animation

6 Montrose Avenue
Bristol
BS6 6EQ

Sales Company

Chopsy Animation

6 Montrose Avenue
Bristol
BS6 6EQ

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