Synopsis:
A young woman visits her family. Over the weekend tensions flare, whilst technology provides an easy respite. As Kerri’s gaze shifts from the screen, she discovers a deeper kind of connection.
- Director:
- Natasha Tonkin
- Year:
- 2017
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Running time:
- 8 min.
- Technique:
- Cut-Out Animation, Mixed media, 2D Animation, Stop Motion Animation
- Original title:
- Tête à Tête
- Production type:
- Student
- Producers:
- Ragnheiður Erlingsdóttir, Ragnheiður Erlingsdóttir
- Animator:
- Natasha Tonkin
- Script writer:
- Natasha Tonkin
- Music composer:
- Naomi McLean
- Sound designer:
- Sashko Potter Micevski
- Editor:
- Fiona Brands
- Production:
- The National Film and Television School
- Distribution:
- Nowness
- Genres:
- Drama, Comedy, Experimental
- Audience:
- 16+
- Festival selections:
- Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Encounters Film Festival
- Awards:
- Best British Short Animation - British Animation Awards (Nominated)
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