Project Detail

Sandpaper

Synopsis

A troubled young man stumbles upon a creative community group and becomes acquainted with the leader.

Details

Year
2019
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 min 45 sec
Format
35mm
Director
Michael Mante
Producer
Jennie Scott, Jamie Gamache
Executive Producer
Thomas Wightman, Connor O'Hara
Editor
Chloe Hardwick
Screenwriter
Michael Mante
Director of Photography
Matthew E. Taylor
Production Designer
Sasha Webster
Composer
Melo-Zed
Principal cast
Ola Orebiyi, Michael Akinsulire

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

Lowkey Films Ltd.

4 The Capels
The Broadway
Laleham
TW18 1SB

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