Private Project

The Parable of the Pearl

The Parable of the Pearl is a short film about an ice cream man who is unable to make any money during a bleak winter in the mountains. As he becomes more and more disheartened by the lack of customers, an old photograph reminds him why he wanted to sell ice cream in the first place and he is able to find joy in an otherwise dreary day.

  • Daniel Millar
    Director
  • Daniel Millar
    Writer
  • Daniel Millar
    Producer
  • Gareth Hale
    Key Cast
  • James Cox
    Crew
  • Adam Blyth
    Crew
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Feel-good, Atmospheric
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 18, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Daniel Millar

Daniel Millar is a writer/director from Liverpool, England. His first short film: "The Parable of the Pearl", follows an ice cream man who struggles to earn a living in the bleak winter months.

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