Black Gold
Synopsis
This animated short employs hand-drawn animation layered over stop-motion sequences of moving ink on drumskins to create a striking, mournful portrait of the Alberta tar sands. This film was made as part of the 7th edition of the NFB's Hothouse apprenticeship.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aimée van Drimmelen
- Screenplay & Story
- Aimée van Drimmelen
- Original Score
- Darren Fung
- Original Title
- Black Gold
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aimée van Drimmelen
Aimée van Drimmelen
Darren Fung
Jelena Popović
Department Leadership Roster
Aimée van Drimmelen
Writer
Aimée van Drimmelen
Director
Jelena Popović
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Gold
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Gold about?
This animated short employs hand-drawn animation layered over stop-motion sequences of moving ink on drumskins to create a striking, mournful portrait of the Alberta tar sands. This film was made as part of the 7th edition of the NFB's Hothouse apprenticeship.
Who directed Black Gold?
Black Gold was directed by Aimée van Drimmelen.
Who stars in Black Gold?
The principal cast of Black Gold includes Not specified.
When was Black Gold released and how long is it?
Black Gold was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Gold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Gold was composed by Darren Fung.