Project Detail

Roanoke: The Lost Colony

Synopsis

When supplies became paltry, John White, as governor of the Colony at Roanoke, was elected to return to England. In doing so he left his pregnant daughter, Eleanor, behind to govern the colony. Upon his homecoming, White found the return to Roanoke to be delayed by war.

Desperate and with few options he turns to an enemy, Simon Fernandez, for help. After a time of preparation and the turmoil, the unauthorised expedition left for the colony. As her father struggles to return, Eleanor struggles to keep the fledgling colony afloat. With food and supplies depleted, dissent begins to grow. Each day brings a longing for White's return and fears of the consequences should he fail. With the struggles of the journey behind them, White and Fernandez arrive at Roanoke only to receive a shock. Every single inhabitant of the island has mysteriously vanished, never to be heard from again.

Details

Year
2008
Type of project
Features
Running time
89 mins
Format
HiDef
Director
Bertie Stephens
Producer
Bertie Stephens
Editor
Bertie Stephens, Daniel Shirley
Screenwriter
Shane Robert
Director of Photography
Daniel Shirley
Production Designer
Gary McMonnies
Sound
Jamie Robertson
Composer
Joe Hogan
Principal cast
Andy Courtney, Charlotte Hunter, Ivor Potter

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

BSDS Productions

London
UK

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