Negative Space
Ajyal Competition
Max Porter, Ru Kuwahata / Short Narrative / France / 2017 / 6 min / Colour / DCP
In English / Arabic subtitles
Interests: Animation
Synopsis
Based on a 150-word poem by Ron Koertge, ‘Negative Space’ tells the story of a relationship between a father and his son, Sam. Rarely at home due to frequently travelling for business, his father connects with Sam by teaching him the meticulous art of packing a suitcase, in this bittersweet tale about how sometimes it is the little things that can form the longest lasting bonds.
About the Directors
Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata are a filmmaking duo based in Baltimore, USA. Collaborating for over a decade as 'Tiny Inventions', they have directed short films, TV commercials, music videos and comics. Produced by Ikki Films and Manuel Cam Studio in France, 'Negative Space' is their fourth professional film.
Credits
- Director
- Max Porter, Ru Kuwahata
- Screenwriter
- Max Porter, Ru Kuwahata
- Producer
- Nidia Santiago, Edwina Liard
- Editor
- Max Porter
- Co-Producer
- Jean-Louis Padis
- Music
- Bram Meindersma
- Cinematographer
- Nadine Buss, Simon Gesrel, Max Porter
- Production Company
- Ikki Films, Manuel Cam Studio, Ikki Inc.
- Sound
- Bram Meindersma
- Set Designer
- Ru Kuwahata, Marion Lacourt, Victoria Tanto, Max Porter
- Distributor
- Miyu Distribution
- Cast
- Voice: Albert Birney