Project Detail

Echo

Synopsis

An operation 10 years ago left Allister with damaged vocal cords and an obstacle to communication. His unusual solution reminds us that community thrives in surprising places.
Official Selection True/False Film Fest 2023
Official Selection Sheffield DocFest 2023
Official Selection IDFA 2023

Details

Year
2023
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
13 min
Format
16mm
Director
Ross McClean
Producer
Ross McClean
Editor
Michael Barwise, Ross McClean
Director of Photography
Ronnie McQuillan
Sound
James Latimer

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