Project Detail

Black Biscuit

Synopsis

A film that follows the life and times of today's misfits and rascals. A spiritual journey into societies myths.
Chet is a freewheeling life model who begins working as a male escort in order to bring in some extra cash, as he concentrates on realizing his true dream of becoming a filmmaker. But his discipline and outlook on life begin to change, due to the new influences of his lifestyle, and the rewards and comforts of dirty money. He must face the question of choosing his destiny. Black Biscuit was created under the PINK8 manifesto - a new maverick way of creating raw, poetic, un-polished Punk Cinema. Shot on mobile phones and childrens cameras, and featuring an array of street superstars (homeless people, prostitutes, handicapped folk, and an ex child ping pong champion). The spirit of a generation gap has been defined like lightning in a bottle. Cinema will never be the same again.

Details

Year
2012
Type of project
Features
Running time
127 mins
Format
Digital
Director
Fabrizio Federico 1st Feature
Producer
Fabrizio Federico
Co-Producer
Fabrizio Federico
Executive Producer
Fabrizio Federico
Editor
Fabrizio Federico
Screenwriter
Fabrizio Federico
Director of Photography
Fabrizio Federico; Cinematographers: Jason Harts, Richard Howe, Alexander James Kelly, Paulo Martinho, Jason Mathis
Production Designer
Fabrizio Federico
Sound
Fabrizio Federico
Composer
Fabrizio Federico
Principal cast
Daniel Angelus, Victoria Howard, Fabrizio Federico,

Production Status

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