Canada Vignettes: Countdown (1981)
Overview
This vignette illustrates the variety of professions, people and technical procedures required by the filmmaking process.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.373 |
Directed By
Veronika Soul
Crew
Veronika Soul
David Verrall
Veronika Soul
Derek Lamb
Jackie Newell
Normand Roger
TOP CAST
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