Project Detail

Mr. Video

Synopsis

Frustrated with competing against DVD piracy and internet downloading, the owner of a small video store decides to fight back and save his ailing business.

Details

Year
2008
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 mins
Format
HD
Director
Alex Masterton
Producer
Alex Masterton, Chloe Jenden
Co-Producer
Chloe Jenden
Editor
Oliver Parker, Robbie Hamilton
Screenwriter
Alex Masteton, John Gray
Director of Photography
James Friend
Production Designer
Heather Oakley
Composer
Scott Baylis, Slim Lightfoot
Principal cast
Gary Holt, Teddy Nygh

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Production Status

Production Company

Destiny Pictures Ltd

M +44 (0)7973 326 914

info@destinypictures.co.uk

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