Ajyal Film Festival 2023

All Films

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.

Official Film Website

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

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