A Gift
Synopsis
Shot in the Fire Island Pines during the same summer Poole filmed the first segment of his debut feature film "Boys in the Sand," this short was made in collaboration with the director's close friend and visual artist Ed Parente. The film serves as a visual love letter to Parente's boyfriend Fred, who was often away while the two spent time filming on the island.
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January 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wakefield Poole, Ed Parente
- Original Title
- A Gift
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Pisces Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wakefield Poole, Ed Parente
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Wakefield Poole
Director
Ed Parente
Director
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What is A Gift about?
Shot in the Fire Island Pines during the same summer Poole filmed the first segment of his debut feature film "Boys in the Sand," this short was made in collaboration with the director's close friend and visual artist Ed Parente. The film serves as a visual love letter to Parente's boyfriend Fred, who was often away while the two spent time filming on the island.
Who directed A Gift?
A Gift was directed by Wakefield Poole, Ed Parente.
Who stars in A Gift?
The principal cast of A Gift includes Ed Parente.
When was A Gift released and how long is it?
A Gift was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 10m.