Project Detail

My Name Was Jane

Synopsis

A story of a woman's struggle to find her biological parents and the decision when she finally has all the information required to take that next step.

Details

Year
2013
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
13 mins
Format
8mm, DSLR
Director
Karel Dolak
Producer
Karel Dolak
Editor
Karel Dolak
Director of Photography
Gordon Napier
Sound
Karel Dolak
Principal cast
Sarah Mackintosh
Co-director
Gordon Napier

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Crystalness Films

Edinburgh Napier University
Screen Academy Scotland

Sales Company

www.kareldevelop.com

E kareldevelop@gmail.com

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