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
Music
David Hare
Principal cast
Erin Thompson Cline, Amy Mathieson, Rob Hudson

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Production Status

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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