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Quiet on Set: The Class Division in the Film Industry?

Actor Maxine Peake being interviewed
Writer Paul Laverty being interviewed
Edinburgh location
Actor Michael Caine
Twickenham Film Studios location sign

Synopsis

Filmmaker Mark Forbes exams classism that has plagued the UK film and TV industry for decades, and through the lens of individuals from working-class backgrounds as we observe the challenges they encounter when attempting to enter the field.
Official Selection Galway 37th Film Fleadh 2025 - World premiere

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Features
Running time
66 min
Format
4K ProRes 422 HQ
Director
Mark Forbes
Producer
Mark Forbes
Executive Producer
Mark Forbes
Editor
Mark Forbes
Screenwriter
Mark Forbes
Director of Photography
Mark Forbes
Sound
Mark Forbes
Composer
Adrián Berenguer
Principal cast
With contributions from: Maxine Peake, Paul Laverty, Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen, Andrew Tiernan, Kolton Lee,Sean McAllister, Damian Paul Daniel, Shona McWilliams, Christopher Fairbank, Alison Rashley, Jason Ruddy, Tom Stocks, Marcus Ryder, Kaitlyn Boxall, Rachel Clark, Kevin Blacoe, Philippa Childs, Sonny Hanley, Mariayah Kaderbhai

Genre

Scottish

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Mark Forbes

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