Showcase
Metamorphosis
Synopsis
In the summer of 2005 Frederic Jacques, a young Belgian swimmer, attempted to cross the English Channel. With documentary footage of this event as the starting point, Metamorphosis, gradually transforms itself into a journey through all four elements.
A celebration of the English landscape and all its undercurrents, Metamorphosis is a companion piece to The Old Man of the Sea, Newby's short film made in 1990.
A celebration of the English landscape and all its undercurrents, Metamorphosis is a companion piece to The Old Man of the Sea, Newby's short film made in 1990.
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Cast & Crew
Cast
The Swimmer: Frederick Jacques
The Singer: Louise Kleboe
Crew
Production Manager: Martin Jones
Production Assistant: Jonathon Taylor
Costume: Annie Symonds
Producer/Camera/Editor: Chris Newby
The Swimmer: Frederick Jacques
The Singer: Louise Kleboe
Crew
Production Manager: Martin Jones
Production Assistant: Jonathon Taylor
Costume: Annie Symonds
Producer/Camera/Editor: Chris Newby
Project Background
One of the largest publicly funded award programmes for artists in the UK, the London Artists' Film and Video Awards (LAFVA) scheme offered awards of up to £20,000 for production of artists' moving image work.
From 2000 to 2008 the scheme supported London-based artists working in the context of contemporary moving image practice - producing work intended for exhibition in galleries, festivals, specialist venues and as site specific installations.
From 2000 to 2008 the scheme supported London-based artists working in the context of contemporary moving image practice - producing work intended for exhibition in galleries, festivals, specialist venues and as site specific installations.
Key Information
Film
Metamorphosis
Artist
Chris Newby
Project
LAFVA 05
Year Completed
2006
Duration
18'
Shooting format
HDV
Screening format
Single screen, Digi Beta
