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How My Next Door Neighbour Discovered Life On Mars

Year of completion
2005
Content type
Narrative Content
Format
Short
Genre
Fantasy, Science Fiction
Duration
10 minutes
Production Status
Completed

Synopsis

A whimsical wish fulfilment tale steeped in childhood innocence and wonder, HOW MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOUR DISCOVERED LIFE ON MARS tells the story of a young boy who dreams of discovering extraterrestrial life, and his next door neighbour who makes it happen.
Completion Year
2005
Genres
Fantasy, Science Fiction
Format
Short
Production Status
Completed

Cast and Crew

Australian Sales Contact

Austin Andrews

International Sales Contact

Austin Andrews

Director

Austin Andrews

Writer

Matthew Clayfield

Producer

Alex Fewster, Trevor Smith, Dan Lake

Cast

Thomas Malios, David Clendinning

Awards

2005 — Australian Cinematographers Society Queensland

2005 — Newcastle Film Festival

2005 — Newcastle Film Festival

2006 — Queensland New Filmmakers' Awards

2006 — Queensland New Filmmakers' Awards

2006 — Queensland New Filmmakers' Awards

2006 — Queensland New Filmmakers' Awards

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