Project Detail

In the Park

Synopsis

In the Park is a punchy, painfully evocative tale of three young teenage girls who have got themselves into more trouble than they bargained for.
Julie, Amira and Lindsey cross the gulf between childhood and adulthood in one afternoon.

Set in one of the capital's parks on a hot summer day when the asphalt is melting and there is madness in the baking concrete, Lindsey, Julie and Amira are bunking off school. A trio looking for trouble. Their delight in themselves is infectious. Their 'badness' shockingly innocent. Then Lindsey's cramps become suddenly crippling, and hiding in the bushes behind the playground they realise that she is having a baby.

Details

Year
2006
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
10 mins
Format
DigiBeta
Director
Sasha Hails
Producer
Chris Simon
Editor
Amy Adams
Screenwriter
Sasha Hails
Director of Photography
Leon Willis
Sound
Ashok Kumar
Composer
Murray Gold
Principal cast
Jessica Playfoot, Megan Leng, Khyati Patel

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Production Status

Production Company

Local Films W12

UK

T +44 (0)7711 053 324

localfilmsw12@yahoo.co.uk

Sales Company

Local Films W12

UK

T +44 (0)7711 053 324

localfilmsw12@yahoo.co.uk

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