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Grace

Synopsis

Nine year-old Grace, lives a latch-key life. Running the bleakest of errands for her dad. She seeks solace in a fantasy existence of sequined leotards, arabesques, spins and audience applause, as she skates her way through the local housing estate to score from her favourite dealer.

On the way home, a run in with some bigger girls makes her drop the gear, but ever resourceful, Grace has an ingenious plan, then the police show up.

Details

Year
2011
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
10 mins
Format
Digital
Director
David O' Neill
Producer
Emily Blickem
Editor
Mike Saunders
Screenwriter
Lynda Williams
Director of Photography
Simon Reay
Sound
Carl Homer
Composer
Michel Duvoisin
Principal cast
Kizzy Mee, Peter Helmer, Amy Manson, Henry Garrett

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