Project Detail

Half Way

Synopsis

After a decade of imprisonment, Aminah draws on the support of other women at a halfway hostel, whilst preparing for her release into the wider world.
Official Selection Leeds International Film Festival 2023

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 min 57 sec
Director
Alfie Barker
Producer
Molly McGregor, Damian Palli
Executive Producer
Roxy McKenna
Editor
Raluca Petre
Screenwriter
Alfie Barker
Director of Photography
Aaron Adrian Rogers
Production Designer
Ciara O'Rourke
Sound
Siim Skepast
Composer
Benjamin Squires
Principal cast
Sameena Jabeen Ahmed, Abby Vicky-Russell, Dami Olukoya

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Production Company

Supported by BFI Network, Film Hub North

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