Rip
“A photo captures a memory, even the ones you'd rather forget.”
Synopsis
A young girl goes missing in the wild surf of a small coastal town. The effects of this are far-reaching for her family & community. Set in an unforgiving landscape, this story explores feelings of loss & it's consequences. This short film is entirely composed of still photographs, animated together to create movement & to portray the mind's recollection of memories, creating a surreal experience.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Peter Tonks
- Screenplay & Story
- Donna Banicevich Gera
- Original Score
- Rhian Sheehan
- Original Title
- Rip
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Imagination Films Unlimited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Tonks
Donna Banicevich Gera
Rhian Sheehan
Cian Jones
Simon Price
Donna Banicevich Gera, Peter Tonks
Department Leadership Roster
Donna Banicevich Gera
Writer
Simon Price
Editor
Peter Tonks
Director
Cian Jones
Director of Photography
Peter Tonks
Producer
Lisa Lawerence
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rip.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rip
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rip about?
A young girl goes missing in the wild surf of a small coastal town. The effects of this are far-reaching for her family & community. Set in an unforgiving landscape, this story explores feelings of loss & it's consequences. This short film is entirely composed of still photographs, animated together to create movement & to portray the mind's recollection of memories, creating a surreal experience.
Who directed Rip?
Rip was directed by Peter Tonks.
Who stars in Rip?
The principal cast of Rip includes Orewa Wilson-Lawrence, Janette Huyser, Vaevae Parker, Spencer Greenham, Mozra Clulee.
When was Rip released and how long is it?
Rip was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Rip?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rip was composed by Rhian Sheehan.