The Hitch

Australia, 2001

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A driver picks up a hitchhiker on a deserted country road but it seems neither of them knows what lies ahead.

‘The Hitch’ was shot over 6 days in the outer suburbs of Sydney, Australia. Almost all cast and crew donated their time. The budget was approximately $20,000.

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Credits

director

Damon Herriman

Michael Booth

creator

Damon Herriman

Michael Booth

editor

Luke Doolan

producer

Damon Herriman

Michael Booth

Production places
Australia
Production dates
2001

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

B1002666

Language

English

Audience classification

unclassified

Subject categories

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Holdings

Digital Betacam [PAL]; Master

VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded

Digital Betacam [PAL]; Sub-master

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