Cradle
“The future begins... with her.”
Synopsis
Eade is a fourteen year old girl who has spent her entire life on the spaceship Cradle. Eade and her dad are on the return journey to Earth when an explosion cripples the craft and seriously injures her father. As the clock counts down to self-destruction Cradle’s computer, System, assumes control of the ship and refuses to perform the life saving medical procedure that her father desperately needs. Whilst trying to outwit System to save her dad, Eade discovers the shocking truth of her existence and must face her uncertain future armed with the knowledge that her life in space is not as it seems.
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Sci-Fi Short Film "Cradle" presented by DUSTOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2018-12-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New Zealand International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damon Duncan
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Calveley
- Original Title
- Cradle
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Four Knights Film, Assembly
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damon Duncan
Hugh Calveley
Ian McCarroll
Luke Robinson, Paul Swadel, Tom Hern, Daniel Story, Steve Barr
Department Leadership Roster
Ian McCarroll
Director of Photography
Damon Duncan
Director
Hugh Calveley
Writer
Luke Robinson
Producer
Tom Hern
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cradle
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What is Cradle about?
Eade is a fourteen year old girl who has spent her entire life on the spaceship Cradle. Eade and her dad are on the return journey to Earth when an explosion cripples the craft and seriously injures her father. As the clock counts down to self-destruction Cradle’s computer, System, assumes control of the ship and refuses to perform the life saving medical procedure that her father desperately needs. Whilst trying to outwit System to save her dad, Eade discovers the shocking truth of her existence and must face her uncertain future armed with the knowledge that her life in space is not as it seems.
Who directed Cradle?
Cradle was directed by Damon Duncan.
Who stars in Cradle?
The principal cast of Cradle includes Jacqueline Joe, Matthew Sunderland, Rachel House, Sonya Wilson, J.J. Fong.
When was Cradle released and how long is it?
Cradle was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 15m.