New Town Utopia
Synopsis
An audiovisual journey through populated ruins, guided by the artists, musicians and poets of Basildon. Facing austerity, adversity and personal battles these people are driven by their creative spirit to help their community through art, poetry, music… and some rather angry puppets.
Details
- Year
- 2018
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 80 mins
- Format
- HD Video
- Director
-
Christopher Ian Smith 1st Feature
- Producer
- Christopher Ian Smith
- Executive Producer
- Margaret Matheson
- Editor
- Neil Lenthall
- Director of Photography
- Christopher Ian Smith
- Composer
- Greg Haines
- Principal cast
- Voice Cast: Jim Broadbent as the voice of Lewis Silkin MP
- Film Image
- © Christopher Ian Smith / New Town Utopia
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Cult Modern
Christopher Ian Smith33A Keston Road
London
SE15 4JA
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