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The Hug

Two friends experience a strange phenomenon when their friendly goodbye evolves from a handshake into a hug.

Written by Drew Kendell
Director
Drew Kendell
Producer
Cameron Davis
Cast
Matthew Hawksworth, St John Cowcher
Runtime
5 mins
Genre
Comedy

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    Director Curtis Hill
    Producer Will Storr
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    Director Pernell Marsden
    Producer Sophie Booth
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    Director Lucy Davidson
    Producer Vanessa Batten
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    Director Damien Yu
    Producer Ryan Keel
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    Director Renee Kypriotis
    Producer Kasia Silva
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    Director Matt Bissett-Johnson
    Producer Matt Bissett-Johnson
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    Director Gabriel Morrison
    Producer Caitlin Foster
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    Director Calan Mai, Alvy Willa
    Producer Calan Mai, Alvy Willa
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    Director Alexander Angliss-Wilson
    Producer Ashritha Govind, Natasha Kaminsky
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    Director Jack Byrnes, Marcus Porcaro
    Producer Tom Davies, Jack Byrnes, Marcus Porcaro, Sam Tait
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    Director Gabriel Stibio, Dan Go
    Producer Dan Go
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