Project Detail

Best Man

Synopsis

On a sprawling estate on the outskirts of suburbia, Leanne 13, is a child who has had to grow up fast. With a mother who left years ago, her dad Jim takes it for granted that Leanne will continue the domestic duties where his wife left off.

Details

Year
2002
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
17 mins
Format
35mm Kodak
Director
Becky Brazil
Producer
Cordelia Stephens
Executive Producer
Cordelia Stephens
Editor
Birt Eeles
Screenwriter
Becky Brazil
Director of Photography
Ian Dodds
Sound
Kenny Potter, John Cobban
Principal cast
Leeann Hogg, Eric Barlow

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Cineworks

(Glasgow Media Access Centre)
3rd Floor
34 Albion Street
Glasgow
G1 1LH
UK

T 00 44 (0)141 553 2620

Sales Company

Scottish Screen

249 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 4QE
UK

T 00 44 (0)141 302 1700

distribution@scottishscreen.com

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