Project Detail

The Understudy (Director's Cut)

Synopsis

Understudying the flamboyant Tarquin West in hit West End show 'Safari' is something which understudy Justin Bligh approaches with the utmost seriousness. But as Tarquin's behaviour gets more and more outrageous, Justin decides to boost his chances to go on. A black comedy about ambition, humiliation - and cream horns.

Details

Year
2007
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
16 mins
Format
DV
Director
Simon J Williamson
Producer
John Henderson
Editor
Simon J Williamson
Screenwriter
Simon J Williamson
Director of Photography
Sam Lowlini
Sound
Milo Silwans
Composer
Marc Teitler
Principal cast
Jake Thomas, Sara Wakefield

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Fantasy Ridge Productions

Suite 501
International House
223 Regent Street
London W1R 8QD
UK

T +44 (0)20 7686 1481

mail@fantasyridge.co.uk

Sales Company

Fantasy Ridge Productions

Suite 501
International House
223 Regent Street
London W1R 8QD
UK

T+44 (0)20 7686 1481

mail@fantasyridge.co.uk

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