The Present
Synopsis
The short tells the story of a boy who rather spends his time indoors playing videogames instead of discovering whats waiting in front of the door. One day his Mum decides to get a little surprise for her son, which makes it hard for him to concentrate on his video game.
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Fantoche International Animation Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacob Frey
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Frey
- Original Score
- Tobias Bürger
- Original Title
- The Present
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacob Frey
Jacob Frey, Fabio Coala
Tobias Bürger
Anna Matacz
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Jacob Frey
Director
Jacob Frey
Screenplay
Anna Matacz
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Present
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What is The Present about?
The short tells the story of a boy who rather spends his time indoors playing videogames instead of discovering whats waiting in front of the door. One day his Mum decides to get a little surprise for her son, which makes it hard for him to concentrate on his video game.
Who directed The Present?
The Present was directed by Jacob Frey.
Who stars in The Present?
The principal cast of The Present includes Quinn Nealy, Samantha Brown.
When was The Present released and how long is it?
The Present was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Present?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Present was composed by Tobias Bürger.
Is The Present based on a book or true story?
The Present is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Fabio Coala".