First Light - Short Film
First Light is a 2021 Maltese Experimental short film. It is the first Short Film that launched Christopher Sammut's career in the filming scene.
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| Directed by | Christopher Sammut |
| Written by | Christopher Sammut |
| Screenplay by | Christopher Sammut |
| Story by | Christopher Sammut |
| Produced by | Margot Sammut |
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| Narrated by | Michael McEntee |
| Cinematography | Christopher Sammut |
| Edited by | Christopher Sammut |
| Music by | Envato / Production Crate |
Release date |
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Running time | 00:03:33 |
| Country | Malta |
| Language | English |
| Box office | NA IMDb |
Started off as a minor project which got into more depth and pushed Christopher Sammut and a Writer and Director
First Light premiered internationally on November 12, 2021
Within the first week of its debut the short film got an official selection in three film festivals and a nomination for Best Experimental Short Film with Cannes Shorts.
Plot
The story revolves around a man who is bound to re-live his life between 3am and dawn.
Cast
- Christopher Sammut as the husband
- Margot Sammut as the wife
- Emma Sammut as the daughter
- Michael McEntee as the narrator
Production
Filming
The original start date was April 2021, but principal photography did not begin until July 30, 2021.
Critical response
A review by filmshortage scored First Light at 3.8/5/0 with a quote A film with some interesting little elements