Makers Our Story
Synopsis
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.
Details
- Year
- 2011
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 135 mins
- Format
- HD
- Director
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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
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Amo Productions
Sence Films
www.sencefilms.com
Sales Company
Renderyard
www.renderyard.com
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