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Animating Principles

Animating Principles

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Animating Principles

2025

0h 20m

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Comedy

Overview

An experimental art space in the desert holds a board meeting which struggles to stay on track.

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Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Tam Hanson

Ralph

Seraphina Newberry

Rhonda

Harry Hayes

Hattie

Russell Goldflam

Louise

Betty Sweetlove

Digby

Jorgen Doyle

Dr. Neil Sandcastle

Creative team

Directed by: Beth Sometimes
Written by: Gabriel Curtin
Beth Sometimes

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