
Protest
Synopsis
A 16 mm film shot in three sequences. First exhibited at Winchester School of Art in 1976, then at the New Contemporaries– Live Show, Acme Gallery in London (1976). The film was sent to the International Festival of Women Artists, Film Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1980. It languished in the archives in Denmark until its re-discovery by the KØN – Gender Museum Denmark in 2021. A new 4k digital scan was made by the DJCAD Media Preservation Lab at the University of Dundee in October 2021.
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$500
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.5x
-$500 deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elaine Shemilt
- Original Title
- Protest
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Budget
- $1K
- Worldwide Gross
- $500
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elaine Shemilt
Department Leadership Roster
Elaine Shemilt
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Protest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Protest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Protest about?
A 16 mm film shot in three sequences. First exhibited at Winchester School of Art in 1976, then at the New Contemporaries– Live Show, Acme Gallery in London (1976). The film was sent to the International Festival of Women Artists, Film Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1980. It languished in the archives in Denmark until its re-discovery by the KØN – Gender Museum Denmark in 2021. A new 4k digital scan was made by the DJCAD Media Preservation Lab at the University of Dundee in October 2021.
Who directed Protest?
Protest was directed by Elaine Shemilt.
Who stars in Protest?
The principal cast of Protest includes Not specified.
When was Protest released and how long is it?
Protest was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of Protest?
Protest had a reported production budget of $1K and grossed $500 at the worldwide box office (0.5 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
