Transmission

2012 0h 13m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 3

Science FictionDrama

Synopsis

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Set across post-apocalyptic Western Australian desert highways, Transmission takes the audiences on a compelling journey of survival as they follow 10 year old Tilly and her father Jim who try to make their way to the 'virus free' safe zone based in the small town of Leonora following an airborne pandemic that has wiped out 90% of the population of their hometown, Perth. Along the way Tilly must face up to some harsh lessons, most importantly, how to drive. She must endure the ultimate driving lesson in a post apocalyptic world.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Angourie Rice
Tilly
Wayne Davies
Dad
Ben Sutton
Stranger

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Zak Hilditch
Writers: Zak Hilditch
Languages: English
Countries: Australia

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RUNTIME

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Tight 13-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 14 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 Zak Hilditch, shot by Bonnie Elliott. 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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Editor Merlin Eden shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Angourie Rice and Wayne Davies and Ben Sutton carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2100673 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Zak Hilditch directs. Bonnie Elliott behind the camera. Merlin Eden cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 13-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Zak Hilditch, shot by Bonnie Elliott. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Merlin Eden shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Angourie Rice and Wayne Davies and Ben Sutton carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt2100673 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Bonnie Elliott
Editing: Merlin Eden
Production design: Louise Brady
Runtime: 13 min · 0h 13m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Transmission (2012)

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What people are saying

Gimly2017-11-28
★ 6/10
The acting's probably not about to win a retroactive Oscar or anything, but it's still a neat little short film with a not-often seen point of narration that feels very informative of Zak Hilditch's best work, These Final Hours. Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go.