Project Detail

Can You Take It?

Synopsis

A film noir about mixed signals. Confusion. And there being no signs.
A girl who desires a woman decides to take matters into her own hands after being beaten up - Only she didn't reckon on the outcome.

Details

Year
2006
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
20 mins
Format
Super 16
Director
Justine Morris
Producer
Michelle Reeves
Editor
Jamie Trevill, Justine Morris
Screenwriter
Justine Morris
Director of Photography
Paul Godfrey
Sound
Lisa McMahon
Composer
Dominic Beeton
Principal cast
Francesca Fowler, Saskia Schuck

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

JEM Productions

Old Stone Cottage
Portsmouth Road
Hindhead
Surrey GU26 6TQ
UK

T +44 (0)14 2860 4966

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