Project Detail

Pokermama

Synopsis

A character study of the relationship between a professional poker playing mother and her film making daughter, set against the backdrop of the World Series of Poker. 

Details

Year
2004
Type of project
Features
Running time
35 mins 39 secs
Format
Beta SP
Director
Cassie Destino
Producer
Cassie Destino
Editor
Adam Eddy
Composer
Greg Betzwieser
Principal cast
Joan Destino, David Destino, Niki Andrew, Debbie Burkhead, Barbara Goldman, Linda Johnson, Jan Fisher, Paula Bellomo
Lighting Cameraman
Cassie Destino

Production Status

Production Company

The London Film School

24 Shelton Street
London WC2H 9UB
UK

T+44 (0)20 7836 9642

Sales Company

The London Film School

24 Shelton Street
London WC2H 9UB
UK

T +44 (0)20 7836 9642

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