
Octave
Synopsis
Hubley created this short while at work on her first feature, The Toe Tactic, as a musical exploration of poetry featured in the film. Each frame was drawn on a single sheet of paper using watercolor pencil and ink, and the animation is accompanied by Yo La Tengo’s meditative score.
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emily Hubley
- Original Score
- Ira Kaplan
- Original Title
- Octave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emily Hubley
Ira Kaplan
Department Leadership Roster
Emily Hubley
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Octave.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Octave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Octave about?
Hubley created this short while at work on her first feature, The Toe Tactic, as a musical exploration of poetry featured in the film. Each frame was drawn on a single sheet of paper using watercolor pencil and ink, and the animation is accompanied by Yo La Tengo’s meditative score.
Who directed Octave?
Octave was directed by Emily Hubley.
Who stars in Octave?
The principal cast of Octave includes Not specified.
When was Octave released and how long is it?
Octave was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Octave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Octave was composed by Ira Kaplan.
