Project Detail

Skinny Fat

Synopsis

A gay man confronts his belly fat in a shop changing room, triggering him to relive an abusive past relationship. Who can save him from his own body?
Official Selection FilmOut San Diego 2022

Details

Year: 2021
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 5 min 27 sec
Director: Mathew David
Producer: Amy Morris
Executive Producer: Grant Black, Martin Smith
Editor: Lee Bhogal
Screenwriter: Mathew David
Director of Photography: Jonny Flint
Composer: Tic Ashfield
Principal cast: Ruth Madoc, Matthew David, François Pandolfo

Genre

LGBTQIA+ Comedy Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

BBC Wales, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Arts Council Wales

Mathew David

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