Project Detail

A Right Mayor

Synopsis

Mini Mayor is a short film focusing on the issues of power and popularity through the eyes of London's youth. The main character goes through a rollercoaster-like experience with authoritative powers as he finds himself in the shoes of the Mayor of London for a day. As he soon discovers, power and popularity have their pros and cons as he experiences the trials and tribulations of dealing with the public in various situations. With it's fresh take on a modern mayor, Mini Mayor hopes to educate both the viewers and filmmakers on what would could happen if today's youth were in the shoes of big decision-makers.

Details

Year: 2007
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 6 mins 30 secs
Format: DV Cam
Director: Wind and Foster
Producer: Intuition, Wind and Foster
Editor: Christian Foster
Screenwriter: Intuition, Wind and Foster
Sound: TL Media
Composer: Goldseal Records
Principal cast: Rhys Henry, Sarah Des Vignes, Yemesi Olateju

Genre

Asian Black Children’s Comedy Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Wind and Foster

www.windandfoster.com

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