Project Detail

Moon Dogs

Name: Moon Dogs
Director: Philip John
Genre: Scottish, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2016
Duration: 90 mins

Synopsis

Michael (19) lives with his step brother and music genius Thor (19) in Shetland, a small island far north of Scotland. Thrust together by their parents’ marriage they barely talk– but when Thor ruins Michael’s chances of going to university with his girlfriend Suzy they embark on a chaotic road trip that will push their tenuous relationship to the brink.
En route they encounter Caitlín (20) a wild, Irish free spirit who dreams of being a singer. The boys fall in love with her as they adventure towards Glasgow.
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2016 - World premiere

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Details

Year: 2016
Type of project: Features
Running time: 90 mins
Format: Digital
Director: Philip John 1st Feature
Producer: Kathy Speirs
Co-Producer: Suzanne Reid, Jacqueline Kerrin, Dominic Wright
Executive Producer: Ken Marshall, Hannah Thomas, Robbie Allen, Keith Potter
Editor: Tony Kearns
Screenwriter: Raymond Friel, Derek Boyle
Director of Photography: Alasdair Walker
Production Designer: Jason Carlin
Sound: Egg Post Production
Composer: Anton Newcombe
Principal cast: Jack Parry Jones, Tara Lee, Christy O’Donnel, Jamie Sives, Dennis Lawson
Film Images: ©Neil Davidson, Anne Binkebanck