Protest (1976)

Protest (1976) poster

A 16 mm film shot in three sequences. First exhibited at Winchester School of Art in 1976, then at the New Contemporaries– Live Show, Acme Gallery in London (1976). The film was sent to the International Festival of Women Artists, Film Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1980. It languished in the archives in Denmark until its re-discovery by the KØN – Gender Museum Denmark in 2021. A new 4k digital scan was made by the DJCAD Media Preservation Lab at the University of Dundee in October 2021.

Director: Elaine Shemilt
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date:
Budget: $1,000
Box Office: $500
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Elaine Shemilt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Protest about?
A 16 mm film shot in three sequences. First exhibited at Winchester School of Art in 1976, then at the New Contemporaries– Live Show, Acme Gallery in London (1976). The film was sent to the International Festival of Women Artists, Film Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1980. It languished in the archives in Denmark until its re-discovery by the KØN – Gender Museum Denmark in 2021. A new 4k digital scan was made by the DJCAD Media Preservation Lab at the University of Dundee in October 2021.
Who directed Protest?
Protest was directed by Elaine Shemilt.
How long is Protest?
Protest has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What is the budget of Protest?
Protest had a budget of $1,000.
How much did Protest gross?
Protest grossed $500 worldwide.