Project Detail

Paddling

Synopsis

Thinking his girlfriend has lost interest in him, Sam decides to quit his comfortable job and take some risks to win her back. Unfortunately, things go from bad to worse forcing Sam to go back and live with his parents.

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Features
Running time
83 min
Format
Digital 4K
Director
James Popplewell 1st Feature
Producer
James Popplewell
Co-Producer
Adan Acosta
Editor
James Popplewell
Screenwriter
James Popplewell, Adan Acosta
Director of Photography
James Popplewell
Production Designer
Suzanne French
Sound
Johan Van Vuren, Will Rowe
Composer
DJ Pitch
Principal cast
Arron Parry, Bethan Waller, Christian Faber, Sam Thorp, Gabriella Aila, Alex Grant, Mark Kitto

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Production Status

Production Company

James Popplewell

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