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Circle Hook

Circle Hook
Circle Hook
Circle Hook
Circle Hook
Circle Hook
Circle Hook
Circle Hook
Circle Hook
Circle Hook

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of a declining fishing industry in Cornwall - Samuel and his grandson Vinnie wrestle with grief, connection and the pressures of survival. On a day like any other, their bond is tested at sea, leading to an unexpected discovery that offers both hope and a way forward.
A tender story of resilience, tradition and the ways we carry our loved ones with us, even after loss.

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
9 min 58 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Maddy Corner
Producer
Haris Salihovic, Sophie MacDonald
Executive Producer
Matthew George-Williams, Joshua J Parker
Editor
Joshua Whitelaw
Screenwriter
Joshua J Parker
Director of Photography
Charlie Key
Production Designer
Mary French
Sound
Daniel Lewis, Ali Zolfaghari
Composer
Ruby Colley
Principal cast
Tim Cartwright, Joshua J Parker
Other Lead Creative(s)
Soo Druet, Pete Picton, Heather Mair Thomas, Sophie Elizabeth-MacDonald, Tor Leijten, Hugo Papiernik
Colour Grader
Karol Cybuski, Harbor

Genre

Disabilities Drama Woman Director

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Pictures Paradiso

Matthew George-Williams

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