Project Detail

Crusts

Synopsis

A coming-of-age story about the first time you act against your true nature. Inspired by the old wives tale - eating the bread crusts makes your hair go curly - Paris explores and her relationship with her crusts, her best friend, and her hair.

Details

Year
2025
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
c.15 min
Format
35mm
Director
India Sleem
Producer
Tom Gardner, Eleanor Stonehouse
Executive Producer
Scott O'Donnell, Michelle O'Brien, Alice Ojha, Eva Yates, Tim Nash, Sally Campbell, Chris Watling
Editor
Leo Scott
Screenwriter
India Sleem
Director of Photography
Alexis Zabé
Production Designer
Abi Ford
Sound
Andy Low
Composer
Ouri
Principal cast
Chikae Hughes, Sophie Johnson

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BBC Film

Somesuch

Tom Gardner
4 Wilkes Street
London
E1 6QF

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