Project Detail

Not For Good and The Making

Name: Not For Good and The Making
Director: Lindsay Knight
Released: 2009
Duration: 4 mins 40 secs

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

Complete

Production Company

Bold Creative

13A Boundary St
London E2 7JE
UK

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team@boldcreative.co.uk

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www.boldcreative.co.uk

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