Project Detail

Hanging On

Synopsis

A docu-drama spotlighting the strength of community, in a neighbourhood united when faced with eviction. This documentary reminds us about the struggles of people slipping through the cracks of society and explores what it means to have a home.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2021
Official Selection Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival 2023 - Audience Programme

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 min 20 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Alfie Barker
Producer
Hollie Bryan
Executive Producer
Lisa Marie Russo
Editor
Alfie Barker
Director of Photography
Ben G Brown
Sound
Rob Wingfield
Composer
Benjamin Squires
VFX Artist
Owain Street
Stunts
Pearson Stunts, Justin Pearson, Matt Shennan, Barry Green

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Production Status

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