Work Experience
Synopsis
Work Experience is a 1989 short film directed by James Hendrie. It follows Terence who is caught in a vicious circle. He cannot get a job because he has no experience, but he cannot gain experience without getting a job! The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Cannes)
Festival / Special Debut
November 16, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Hendrie
- Screenplay & Story
- James Hendrie
- Original Score
- Simon Brint
- Original Title
- Work Experience
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- North Inch Production, British Screen Finance, Sapex Scripts, The Short & Curlies, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Hendrie
James Hendrie
Simon Brint
Robin Vidgeon
Annabel Ware
Mary Bell, Ann Wingate
Department Leadership Roster
James Hendrie
Director
Mary Bell
Producer
James Hendrie
Writer
Robin Vidgeon
Director of Photography
Annabel Ware
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Work Experience
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Work Experience about?
Work Experience is a 1989 short film directed by James Hendrie. It follows Terence who is caught in a vicious circle. He cannot get a job because he has no experience, but he cannot gain experience without getting a job! The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who directed Work Experience?
Work Experience was directed by James Hendrie.
Who stars in Work Experience?
The principal cast of Work Experience includes Lenny Henry, Susan Brown, Kathy Burke, Shelagh Fraser, Neil Pearson.
When was Work Experience released and how long is it?
Work Experience was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Work Experience?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Work Experience was composed by Simon Brint.