Project Detail

Independence

Synopsis

After turning 18, a young woman's time in the care system has abruptly ended. She now faces the 'care-cliff' as she struggles to survive living independently.

Details

Year
2022
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
8 min
Format
35mm
Director
Karl Jackson
Producer
Michael van der Put
Executive Producer
Aaliah Simpson
Editor
Karl Jackson
Screenwriter
Karl Jackson
Director of Photography
Emma Langguth
Sound
Chad Orororo
Composer
Little Simz
Principal cast
Joanna Rutagambwa, Roxanne Scrimshaw, Mia Campbell Fiawoo

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

MirrorDoor Limited

43 Kelway House
162 North End Road
London
W14 9PR

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