Project Detail

Black Sheep

Synopsis

Combining photographs, cine and video footage from family archives and present day interviews with his parents and siblings, Edinburgh based filmmaker Paul Hamilton wonders what it is to be a Black Sheep. This short documentary takes the audience on an emotional journey through the filmmaker's youth and the rocky relationship with his family.

Details

Year
2007
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 mins
Format
DV
Director
Paul Hamilton
Producer
Karen O' Hare
Co-Producer
Karen O' Hare
Editor
Mel Hamilton
Screenwriter
Paul Hamilton
Director of Photography
Glenda Rome
Sound
Paul Hamilton
Composer
Silverbullit
Principal cast
Paul Hamilton and family

Production Status

Production Company

Glasgow Media Access Centre

34 Albion Street
3rd Floor
Glasgow G1 1LH, Scotland
UK

T+44 (0)14 1553 2620

ciarabarry@btconnect.com

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