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THE FLYING SAILOR Short Film Competition

THE FLYING SAILOR

Description

US Premiere

Two ships collide in a harbor, an explosion shatters a city and a sailor is blasted skyward. THE FLYING SAILOR is a contemplation of the wonder and fragility of existence.

Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM 3

Bios

Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis joined forces to direct WHEN THE DAY BREAKS (1999), which received the Short Film Palme d’Or at Cannes and an Academy Award® nomination. In 2011, they followed up with WILD LIFE, which was also nominated for an Academy Award®.

Contact

Nadine Viau
National Film Board Of Canada
N.Viau@nfb.ca

Details

Country: Canada

Year: 2022

Directors: Wendy Tilby, Amanda Forbis

Screenwriters: Wendy Tilby, Amanda Forbis

Producer: David Christensen

Music: Luigi Allemano

Running Time (minutes): 8

Language: No dialogue

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