Project Detail

Bloomers

Synopsis

Animated fabric brings the story of a lingerie factory in Manchester to life. Silk, cotton and lace go under the camera, as the workers recount the history of Headen & Quarmby, the UK garment manufacturing industry, and British family traditions of making. A specially composed soundtrack by Swedish composer Malin Bång, inspired by sounds of sewing machinery, evokes the ups and downs of the factory.

Details

Year
2019
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
9 mins 35 secs
Format
HD
Director
Samantha Moore
Producer
Abigail Addison
Music
Malin Bång
Collaborators
The team at the Headen & Quarmby lingerie factory
Commissioners
Klangforum Wien

Production Status

Production Company

Animate Projects

Abigail Addison
45 Empress Road
Derby
DE23 6TD

Sales Company

Animate Projects

Abigail Addison
45 Empress Road
Derby
DE23 6TD

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