Project Detail

Keel

Synopsis

A father and his daughter are on holiday on a remote part of the Finnish coast. Jo meets a girl who is intent on becoming friends, even if it may lead to tragic consequences.

Details

Year
2010
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
19 min 47 sec
Format
HD
Director
Ian Cottage
Producer
Maria Forsstrom
Editor
Ian Cottage
Screenwriter
Ian Cottage
Director of Photography
Lol Crawley
Sound
John Charles McGovern
Music
Sven Ahlback
Principal cast
Walter James, Antonia Moore, Toomas Hussar

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Vita Nova Films Ltd

Studios 2, 3 & 6
The Old Forge
Hoults Estate
Walker Road
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1AB
UK

T +44 (0)7849 110445

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