Project Detail

Against The Grain

Synopsis

John is a carpenter who exalts the virtues of his trade, whilst revealing an uncontrollable turn of events. Now in his twilight years, John questions his own resolve as he tries to create meaning through his craft. AGAINST THE GRAIN is story about life and wood.

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
16 min 57 sec
Format
Digital 35mm
Director
Richard Evans
Producer
Richard Evans, Trisha Mistry
Editor
Daniel Gale-Coyne
Screenwriter
Richard Evans
Director of Photography
Mark Davenport, Adrian O'Toole
Production Designer
Paul Kondras
Sound
Dominik Masar
Composer
Robert Owen
Principal cast
Paul Broughton
1st AD
Rick Griffiths
Post Sound Editor
Ben Leverett-Jaques
Finishing Editor
Luke De Botte
Colourist
Jamie Parry

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Production Status

Production Company

View from The North

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