Project Detail

Mysterious Ways

Synopsis

Two young siblings, seven year old Drew and five year old Emily, find themselves alone after the death of their mother. They embark on a journey to Mysterious Ways, an old magician's shop, to see if they can have their mother brought back to life. Will other-worldly forces intervene?

Details

Year
2001
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
11 mins
Format
35mm, Betacam Sp
Director
John Simpson
Producer
Paul Largan
Executive Producer
Paul Largan
Editor
Jane Tubb
Screenwriter
John Simpson
Director of Photography
Mark Garrett
Sound
Deke Thompson
Composer
Debbie Wiseman
Principal cast
Rachel McGibbon, Ryan Dougal, Mark Mulholland

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Green Park Films

Contact: Julia Carson
Northern Ireland Film Commission
21 Ormeau Avenue
Belfast
BT2 8HD
UK

T 0044 2890 232444

Sales Company

Network Ireland TV

Contact: Derry O’ Brien
23 South Frederick Street
Dublin 2

T 003531 679 7309

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