Project Detail

Next in Line

Synopsis

An observation of the benefits system, NEXT IN LINE centres a refugee doctor who is seeking government financial assistance. At her job centre meeting she faces a harrowing decision – either she works as a cleaner or gets sanctioned.

Details

Year: 2023
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 9 min
Director: Seyma Dag
Producer: Katriona Tweedie
Editor: Elizabeth Clutterbuck
Screenwriter: Colleen Bell
Director of Photography: Roz Mccormick
Principal cast: Laura Lovemore, Louise Oliver

Genre

Scottish Woman Director Black Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

A GMAC production

Seyma Dag

seymadilara1@gmail.com

productions.kitnkat@gmail.com

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