Student Short Film AFIN 127
BYGONES
Directed by 
Ben Williams
AFIN 2022 Nominee · 2 nominations
- 2022
- 30m
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New Zealand - English
- Drama
- Sifi
- Fantasy
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Synopsis
7 years after a global collapse, a lonely, guilt-ridden survivor is pulled out of his hermit lifestyle when trouble begins to brew in the forest he dwells in.
What makes this one special
- Nominated in 2 AFIN categoriesBest Cinematography · Best Student Film
- A student film
Director's Biography
Ben Williams Director
Ben is a young Auckland based short film director. Coming from a background in Art Department, Ben has had a dream to create immersive worlds that viewers believe in.
Placings
Recognised in these categories at AFIN 2022, as announced that season.
- Best Director Honorable Mention
- Best Cinematography Finalist
- Best Production Design Honorable Mention
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BYGONES was an official Nominee for Best Cinematography and Best Student Film at the AFIN International Film Festival 2022, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.
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