Project Detail

A Short Film About Shoplifting

Synopsis

Set in the heart of a shoppers' paradise, a world of consumerism. In this bizarre 21st century mayhem are three talented shoplifters who tell of their loves, fears and desires.

Details

Year
2000
Type of project
Shorts
Director
Paul Hamilton
Dir
Paul Hamilton DV. 10mins. Prod/scr: Paul Hamilton. DoP: Glenda Rome. Cast: Scot Imrie, Eileen Buresh, Hamilton, Louie Stuart.

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Production Status

Production Company

Nexus Films Unit 22 , John Cotton Centre 10 Sunnyside Edinburgh EH7 5RA, UK Tel: 0131 652 1206 Fax: 0131 652 9833

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