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    Hula Hoop

    • 2012
    • 00h 01m 30s
    • Tess Martin
    • Rent $100
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    Synopsis

    A girl with a hula hoop becomes a goldfish becomes the Earth itself. The ordinary and the extraordinary loop and transform in this playful take on the circle of life told in grains of sand.

    Categories

    • Animation,
    • Education,
    • Environment + Nature,
    • Short,
    • Works by Women

    Shooting Format

    • Computer Generated,
    • Digital Images

    Languages

    • English

    Additional Details

    • Music

    Available Subtitle

    • None

    Region

    • United States (USA)

    Screening Formats

    • DVD,
    • H.264,
    • H-422

    Credits

    • Artist: Tess Martin

    Provided By

    • Video Out Distribution

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