Project Detail

Rule of Thumb

Synopsis

The Rule Of Thumb is the story of a Mother and Sons unhealthy and clinging relationship. Neil Barrow a forty something Mummy's boy attempts to make his Mum proud leading to a disastrous stand off at the local school.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
19 mins
Format
Digibeta, HDcam, Beta Sp
Director
Gregor Johnstone
Producer
Deva Smith
Executive Producer
Ciara Barry, Paul Welsh
Editor
Rachel Tunnard
Screenwriter
Gregor Johnstone
Director of Photography
David Liddell
Principal cast
Richard Dormer, Gary Lewis, Stella McCusker

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Production Status

Production Company

DigiCult

6th Floor
41 St Vincent Place
Glasgow
G1 2ER
UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 221 5290

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