Project Detail

Cross My Heart

Synopsis

When Ajay introduces his black girlfriend to Uncle Vikram the shock kills him instantly! A strange Will, a few white lies and a video tape later, lead to uproar in the Asian community. But will Ajay get to keep everything he so desperately wants?

Details

Year
2003
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
22 mins
Format
35mm, Fuji
Director
Avie Luthra
Producer
Michael Harrowes
Executive Producer
Victoria Powell
Editor
Richard Overall
Screenwriter
Avie Luthra
Director of Photography
Simon Vickery
Sound
Chris Pow, Guy Hake
Composer
Bradley Miles
Principal cast
Pushpinder Chani, Sophie Okonedo, Badi Vzzaman

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road
Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 1LG
UK

T+44 (0)1494 731457

festivals@nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk

Sales Company

National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road
Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 1LG
UK

T+44 (0)1494 731457

festivals@nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk

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