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My Dad and the Volcano

Synopsis

Gavin built a giant volcano sculpture that’s now in his dad’s shed. Gavin seeks his dad’s understanding but he’s uninterested in modern art and refuses to participate in the documentary.

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 min
Format
16:9
Director
Gavin Reid
Producer
Gavin Reid, Brendan Swift
Executive Producer
Paul Wright
Editor
Ashley Catherine Dick
Director of Photography
Gavin Reid, Brendan Swift
Principal cast
Gavin Reid, David Reid, Margaret Reid, Elizabeth McCaffary, Ewan Reid, Danni McWilliams

Genre

Scottish Comedy

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

The University of the West of Scotland

Film City
401 Govan Road
Govan
Glasgow
G51 2QJ

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