Project Detail

Briefing

Name: Briefing
Director: Lee Basannavar
Released: 2005
Duration: 15 mins

Synopsis

Since the war on another rogue state is going so well, United States Secretary of Defence D. Crockett Bunker, in an understandably bullish mood, openly briefs reporters in the Pentagon press room. Throughout the session, Secretary Bunker is articulate and concise, even when some of the more radical elements in the press ask obstinate questions. Although sticking firmly to his principles, Secretary Bunker remains diplomatic and courteous throughout. But supposing he had come out saying what he really meant? Rewind. Start again. The same press conference, but this time Bunker gives it the way America wants to hear it!

Details

Year: 2005
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 15 mins
Format: Beta SP, Digi Beta
Director: Lee Basannavar 1st Feature
Producer: Nik Goldman
Editor: Donny Boocock
Screenwriter: Lee Basannavar
Director of Photography: Phillip Robertson
Sound: Donny Boocock
Composer: The US Marine Band
Principal cast: Robert Peters, Martin Bishop, Kimberly Jaraj, Lucy Barker, Nevil Michaels, Royston Brooks-Lewis, Courtney Fine, Penny Cobbold, Giulia Innocenti, Nik Goldman

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Pale Face Pictures Ltd

Naiko House
Spear Fir, Bardsey
Leeds LS17 9EA
UK

T+44 (0)1937 579484

nikgoldman@palefacepictures.co.uk

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