Project Detail

Emily's Story - A Clubbing Film

Synopsis

The story follows the highs and lows as Emily - a regular clubber - tries ecstasy for the 1st time, and it changes her life forever. What starts as fun and enlightening turns dark as the truth she finds may not be as it seems.
However, we cannot ignore the 2nd line of the film - The Drug is a metaphor - this isn't only about drugs - it's about all the things we bolt on to make us feel better, when the truth is - feeling better is a choice we make inside.
'Emily's Story' reflects the clubbing environment of the late 1990s and is presented in a unique format - designed that it can be viewed in a nightclub as well as on normal home-based outlets. The Storytelling is intense and opens the viewer up to self examination and realisation, to understand what metaphorical drugs they use in life to overcome feelings of low self worth (fashion, celebrity and powerful cars).
A Unique production, available in 2 lengths for the clubber or shortened for regular film viewer. Think 'Trainspotting' meets 'Alice in Wonderland' and you wont be dissapointed

Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Features
Running time
120 mins (Club Version); 80 mins (Film Version)
Format
1920 x 1080 mp4 file
Director
Dave MacDonald 1st Feature
Producer
Dave MacDonald
Editor
Dave MacDonald
Screenwriter
Dave MacDonald
Director of Photography
Dave MacDonald
Production Designer
Dave MacDonald
Sound
Dave MacDonald
Composer
Dave MacDonald, Ricky Smith, Simon Parkes, Leigh Green, Hannah Renton, Cat Knight
Principal cast
Dave MacDonald

Production Status

Production Company

The Storyteller Presents Ltd

Dave and Heidi MacDonald
GameKeepers Cottage
Corkscrew Lane
Coleorton
LE67 8FF

Sales Company

The Storyteller Presents Ltd

Dave and Heidi MacDonald
GameKeepers Cottage
Corkscrew Lane
Coleorton
LE67 8FF

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