Project Detail

After Mas

Synopsis

After Mas is a story of love that flourishes under the cover of darkness during the festival of J'ouvert on the streets of Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. But in the cold light of day, can these young lovers from very different backgrounds stay true to their desires?

Details

Year
2013
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
19 mins 38 secs
Format
HD digital
Director
Karen Martinez
Producer
Janine Mendes-Franco
Co-Producer
Andy Lambert
Editor
Scott Cato
Screenwriter
Karen Martinez
Director of Photography
Miquel Galofre
Production Designer
Melanie Archer
Sound
Cedric Smart, Dan Weinberg
Composer
Colin Smith
Principal cast
Carly Coutts, Khafra Rudder

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Production Status

Production Company

Riposte Pictures

16 Lupton Street
London NW5 2HT

Tel: +44 (0)207 267 5213

email: karen@ripostepictures.co.uk

www.ripostepictures.co.uk

Sales Company

Karen Martinez

Riposte Pictures
16 Lupton Street
London NW5 2HT

Tel: +44 (0)207 267 5213

email: karen@ripostepictures.co.uk

www.ripostepictures.co.uk

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