Project Detail

Girl With Balls

Synopsis

A light-hearted look at one of the countries fastest growing sports - ladies football. The documentary features 'Hitchin Ladies FC' and follows key players and the coaches, including ex Luton town football star, Baz Lesnick, as they prepare for their first season playing for Hitchin.

Details

Year
2003
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
23 mins 23 secs
Format
Beta SP, DigiBeta
Director
Jan-Paul Bednarz
Producer
Gloria Cooper, Gil Edgeley
Editor
Jonathan Flowers
Director of Photography
John Franklin, Mike Marson, Simon Wan
Sound
Mike Savage, Jim Blanche
Composer
The New Town Centres

Production Status

Production Company

Screen East

Sales Company

Screen East

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