Project Detail

Blackout

Synopsis

When the nation is struck by a mysterious blackout, a group of opportunistic robbers attempt to rob an antiques warehouse, taking the security guard hostage along the way. But they soon realise that something evil is hunting them from the darkness, and must fight to survive till daybreak.

Details

Year
2012
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
28 mins
Format
Digital
Director
James Bushe
Producer
James Bushe, Scott Power
Editor
Gerard Giorgi-coll
Screenwriter
James Bushe
Director of Photography
Gerard Giorgi-coll
Sound
Tony Jones, Scott Power
Composer
Juan Iglesias
Principal cast
Genna Foden, Darren Sean Enright, Dan Wheeler, Cole Dines
Associate producer
Brendan Bushe
Costumes
Rachel Farrimond
Foley artist
Ben Fewster
Foley mixer
Richard Simpson

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

www.fascinationpictures.co.uk

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