Short Circuit
Originally released in 1963. Short Circuit is a feature film. directed by David Wise. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Wise began experimenting with animation and live-action film at the age of seven, under the tutelage of several artists and experimental filmmakers, including Len Lye, Francis Lee, and Stan VanDerBeek. Wise created dozens of brief animations using cut-outs, scratch-on-film techniques, as well as conventional cel animation. In 1963, at the age of eight, Wise released a compilation of his experiments, titled "Short Circuit". Distributed by the Filmmakers' Cooperative, "Short Circuit" was shown throughout the world, won several awards, and was the U.S. entry in the "Child & the World" festival in Czechoslovakia. Writing in the Village Voice, filmmaker and critic Jonas Mekas called Wise "the Mozart of Cinema."
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Short Circuit about?
Wise began experimenting with animation and live-action film at the age of seven, under the tutelage of several artists and experimental filmmakers, including Len Lye, Francis Lee, and Stan VanDerB...
Who directed Short Circuit?
Short Circuit was directed by David Wise.
How long is Short Circuit?
Short Circuit has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was Short Circuit released?
Short Circuit was released on June 4, 1963 in theaters.