Project Detail

Man_in_a_hat

Synopsis

The film charts the disintegration of Owen's troubled mind, from the initial conflict with his demons, to the ultimate and terrible acceptance of his 'purpose' in life. Isolated after the death of his Mother, Owen trawls the Internet and finds solace in the anonymous world of 'chat rooms'.

Known only as Man_in_a_hat, Owen hides behind his alias to keep the demons at bay and make friends in a lonely and hostile world. But demons don't stay silent forever and Owen lacks the strength of mind to resist them.

Details

Year: 2008
Type of film: Features
Running time: 73 mins
Format: Mini DV
Director: David Hare
Producer: David Hare, Rob Hudson, Andrew Forbes
Editor: David Hare
Screenwriter: Rob Hudson
Director of Photography: David Hare
Production Designer: David Hare, Rob Hudson
Sound: Stuart Hill, David Hare
Composer: David Hare
Principal cast: Erin Thompson Cline, Amy Mathieson, Rob Hudson

Genre

Action Horror Fantasy Sci-Fi

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Harebrained Films

70 Forest Avenue, Starbeck Harrogate
North Yorkshire HG2 7JP
UK

T +44 (0)7740 363 690

harebrainedfilms@yahoo.co.uk

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www.harebrainedfilms.com

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