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Short Circuit

June 4, 1963 0h 12m

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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Release Date June 4, 1963 62 years ago
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Runtime 0h 12m 12 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Director

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.