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Makers Our Story

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Synopsis

'Makers Our Story' is a feature length documentary about the UK independent film industry that gives a rare insight into the work of indie filmmakers who exist outside of the 'Hollywood' studio system, showing the passion and commitment of a generation of filmmakers who share their experiences working in a challenging industry.

Based around a diverse collection of interviews that includes a cross-section of talent from aspiring first-time filmmakers to award-winners, the documentary gets access to some of the UK's most influential people and companies. This is a remarkable story that shows audiences a side of the film industry rarely seen. Behind some of the great UK film successes there are filmmakers out there fighting for their survival and this is their story.

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Details

Year: 2011
Type of project: Features
Running time: 135 mins
Format: HD
Director: Amadin Ryan
Producer: Amadin Ryan, Shibe Alawiye, Julian Gaskell
Executive Producer: Amadin Ryan
Editor: Shibe Alawiye
Screenwriter: Amadin Ryan, Shibe Alawiye, Julian Gaskell
Director of Photography: Leon Rowe
Production Designer: Adam Softley
Sound: Anna Bertmark
Composer: Mogul & the Prawn, Andrew Ferguson, OJ Sonus
Principal cast: Sacha Bennett, Helen L Alexander, Simon Phillips, Nick Nevern, Sally El Hosaini, Nik Powell
Voice: Severin Gammon

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Amo Productions

Sence Films

www.sencefilms.com

Sales Company

Renderyard

www.renderyard.com

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