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Hugo

Year of completion
2007
Content type
Narrative Content
Format
Short
Genre
Fantasy
Duration
15 minutes
Production Status
Completed

Synopsis

An isolated schoolgirl's dreams of glory threaten to destroy the incredible mothboy creature she discovers and along with it, her own humanity. An enchanting dark fairytale about human connection and ruthless ambition.
Completion Year
2007
Genres
Fantasy
Format
Short
Production Status
Completed

Cast and Crew

Producer

Rita Walsh

Director

Nicholas Verso

Australian Sales Contact

Rita Walsh

International Sales Contact

Rita Walsh

Writer

Rachel Bowen

Director of Photography

Laszlo Baranyai ACS

Cast

Sianoa Smit-McPhee, Andre Jewson, Tessa James

Awards

2008 — Australian Cinematographers Society Vic

2008 — Rhode Island International Film Festival

2008 — AWGIE Awards

Screenings

2008 — Palm Springs International Short Film Festival

2008 — Rhode Island International Film Festival

2009 — St Kilda Film Festival

Production Company

Thaumatrope Pty Ltd

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