Project Detail

Beats of the East

Synopsis

Luton carnival is the biggest one-day carnival in Britain. By following three very different groups as they prepare for the big day, this documentary explores the importance of Luton carnival and how the event unites the community.

Details

Year
2003
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
23 mins
Format
DigiBeta
Director
Anna Barron
Producer
Gil Edgeley
Executive Producer
Gil Edgeley
Editor
Barrie White
Director of Photography
Mike Marson, Steve Verdon, Nick Walsh, Daniel Jocelyn
Sound
Jim Blanche, Peter Bullock, Justin Coleman
Composer
Barrie White, Christopher Harrould

Production Status

Production Company

Screen East

Anglia House
Norwich NR1 3JG
UK

T+44 (0)1603 756879

Sales Company

Screen East

Anglia House
Norwich NR1 3JG
UK

T+44 (0)845 6015670

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