The Clearing
Synopsis
In this short film written and directed by Alexis Bisticas, the audience sees through the eyes of a man in the woods, following the distant sound of a saxophone. In a single take, the fluid steadicam shot takes the viewer on a surreal and poetic journey, as the walker comes across everything from family picnics to men in bondage suits.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexis Bisticas
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexis Bisticas
- Original Score
- Ged Barry, Manos Chatzidakis, Dominik Scherrer
- Original Title
- The Clearing
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Royal College of Art
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexis Bisticas
Alexis Bisticas
Ged Barry, Manos Chatzidakis, Dominik Scherrer
Ian Dodds
Laurie McDowell
Tim Perell
Department Leadership Roster
Manos Chatzidakis
Original Music Composer
Alexis Bisticas
Writer
Alexis Bisticas
Director
Ian Dodds
Director of Photography
Tim Perell
Producer
Laurie McDowell
Editor
John Paul Kelly
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Clearing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Clearing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Clearing about?
In this short film written and directed by Alexis Bisticas, the audience sees through the eyes of a man in the woods, following the distant sound of a saxophone. In a single take, the fluid steadicam shot takes the viewer on a surreal and poetic journey, as the walker comes across everything from family picnics to men in bondage suits.
Who directed The Clearing?
The Clearing was directed by Alexis Bisticas.
Who stars in The Clearing?
The principal cast of The Clearing includes Derek Jarman, Sian Weber, Travis B., Christopher Sanders, Kieron Carroll.
When was The Clearing released and how long is it?
The Clearing was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Clearing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Clearing was composed by Ged Barry, Manos Chatzidakis, Dominik Scherrer.