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

Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Cineworks

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

T 00 44 (0)141 553 2620

cineworksfilms@aol.com

Visit Website

www.cineworks.co.uk

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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