Project Detail

Scuzz

Synopsis

On a Saturday night in Glasgow, a bassist pursues a teenage boy through the streets for a stolen guitar, but ends up finding what she really needs - a sincere human connection.

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 min
Director
Alia Ghafar
Producer
Laura McBride
Editor
Martin Allison
Screenwriter
Alia Ghafar
Director of Photography
Andrew O'Connor
Production Designer
Meghan Grieve
Composer
The Ninth Wave
Principal cast
Paula Nugent, Keon Crampsie, Jack Stewart

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Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

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