Night for Night

2023 0h 6m EN

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10.0

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★10.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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Short film by Christian Sparkes. Disturbing and poignant story that dives deep into the unconscious side of pain, grief and love.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Percy Hynes White
Son
Ryan Blakely
Father

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Christian Sparkes
Writers: Christian Sparkes
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 6-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Christian Sparkes, shot by Scott McClellan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Simon Poole. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Christian Sparkes shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Percy Hynes White and Ryan Blakely carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt29950245 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Christian Sparkes directs. Scott McClellan behind the camera. Simon Poole scores. Christian Sparkes cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada.

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1Tight 6-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Christian Sparkes, shot by Scott McClellan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Simon Poole. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Christian Sparkes shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Percy Hynes White and Ryan Blakely carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt29950245 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.