Project Detail

Not For Good and The Making

Synopsis

Jessica was kicked out at 16 after a family argument and has been housed by the council ever since. Through dark atmospheric animation she recalls the process of getting her hostel place and paints a grim picture of the reality of a life on benefits in temporary accommodation. Addressing the emotional impact of teenaged homelessness, the film was the product of a research project into teenaged homelessness conducted by a group of young Londoners.

Details

Year
2009
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
4 mins 40 secs
Format
dvd- docu/animation
Director
Lindsay Knight
Producer
Belen Bueso - Alberdi
Co-Producer
Belen Bueso - Alberdi
Editor
Lindsay Knight

Production Status

Production Company

Bold Creative

13A Boundary St
London E2 7JE
UK

T +44 (0)20 7739 2738

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