Is Folkestone the Birthplace of Television?
Synopsis
Beginning with a forgotten plaque in Folkestone, filmmaker Ben Barton follows a trail left by television pioneer John Logie Baird – and re-examines where television first sparked to life.
Details
- Year
- 2026
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 6 min
- Format
- Digital
- Director
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Ben Barton
- Editor
- Alexander Saxby
- Screenwriter
- Ben Barton
- Director of Photography
- Alexander Saxby
- Production Designer
- Scott Gibson
- Composer
- Alex Grohl
- Principal cast
- Ben Barton
- Other Lead Creative(s)
- Alexander Saxby
- Graphic Designer
- Nick Payton
Genre
Production Status
Production Company
Roundeye
Ben BartonSales Company
Roundeye
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Director: Peter Treherne
Year: 2026
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