Project Detail

Bale

Synopsis

BALE is the story of 3 young boys, 4 teenagers, and the British countryside. It's about a desertion, a misunderstanding, and a cruel overreaction. And the sparking of a chain of events which leads uncontrollably to a terrifying outcome.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15mins
Format
Super 16mm
Director
Alastair Mackay
Producer
Mark Trend, Alastair Clark, Rachel Robey
Co-Producer
Mark Trend, Alastair Clark, Rachel Robey
Executive Producer
Andrew Salvoni, Robbie Harris, Lorraine Morley
Editor
Mark Trend
Screenwriter
Alastair Mackay
Director of Photography
Liam Iandoli
Production Designer
James Newcombe
Sound
James Boyle (Supervising Sound Designer)
Composer
Jo Silverston
Principal cast
Bradley Badder (Tom), Millen Gee (Rob), Ashley Vere (Sam), Michael Socha (Kyle), Perry Fitzpatrick (Jed), Finn Atkins (Kelly), Chanel Cresswell (Sarah)

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Elephant Gun Films

Sales Company

Katie Metcalfe at Future Shorts

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