Varmints
““and In The Endless Pause There Came The Sound Of Bees..."”
Synopsis
Adapted and directed by Marc Craste, Varmints is a 24-minute film based on the award-winning book of the same name by Helen Ward and illustrated by Craste, that tells the story of one small creature's struggle to preserve a world in danger of being lost forever through recklessness and indifference. A crew of 35 people worked in three countries over a two year period to make the film, and an original score by Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson and sound design by Adrian Rhodes complete the picture.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
July 29, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Craste
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Craste
- Original Score
- Jóhann Jóhannsson
- Original Title
- Varmints
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Studio AKA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Craste
Marc Craste, Helen Ward
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Sue Goffe, Philip Hunt, Pam Dennis
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Craste
Director
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Original Music Composer
Sue Goffe
Producer
Marc Craste
Screenplay
James Gaillard
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Varmints.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Varmints
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Varmints about?
Adapted and directed by Marc Craste, Varmints is a 24-minute film based on the award-winning book of the same name by Helen Ward and illustrated by Craste, that tells the story of one small creature's struggle to preserve a world in danger of being lost forever through recklessness and indifference. A crew of 35 people worked in three countries over a two year period to make the film, and an original score by Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson and sound design by Adrian Rhodes complete the picture.
Who directed Varmints?
Varmints was directed by Marc Craste.
Who stars in Varmints?
The principal cast of Varmints includes Not specified.
When was Varmints released and how long is it?
Varmints was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Varmints?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Varmints was composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson.
Is Varmints based on a book or true story?
Varmints is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Helen Ward", Book: "Marc Craste".