Project Detail

Skint

Synopsis

Created by writers and directors with lived experience of poverty, SKINT demonstrates the grit, humour and courage of ordinary people when faced with some of the bleakest of circumstances.
From market stalls at risk of gentrification, through to vengeful waitresses, these monologues from poverty around the UK paint a stark picture of lives lived at the margins, as well as highlighting the strength to be found in community and the power of hope.

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Features
Running time
107 min
Format
4k
Director
Corey Campbell, James Price, Lisa Clarkson, Jenni Fagan, Cora Bissett 1st Feature
Producer
Carolynne Sinclair Kidd
Co-Producer
Chenine Bhathena, Gill Johnson
Executive Producer
John Archer, Lisa McGee, Peter Mullan, Emma Cahusac, Leslie Finlay
Editor
Angela Slaven
Screenwriter
Kerry Hudson, Byron Vincent, Rachel Trezise, Gabriel Gbadamosi , James Price, Jenni Fagan, Lisa McGee
Director of Photography
David Lee
Production Designer
Andrew Drummond
Sound
Jonathon Mcloone, Kyle Allan, Jason Nightall
Composer
Sayan Kent
Principal cast
Emma Fryer, Michael Socha, Tamara Brabon, Gary Beadle, Peter Mullan, Isis Hainsworth, Saoirse Monica Jackson
Production Manager
David Brown
Researcher
Alex Chandler
Additional Note
With creative direction from Peter Mullan (My Name Is Joe; Tyrannosaur) and Derry Girls writer and executive producer Lisa McGee, SKINT features break-out UK talent including Saoirse-Monica Jackson, This is England 90’s Michael Socha, and director Corey Campbell.

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Production Company

Hopscotch Films

Film City Glasgow
401 Govan Road
Glasgow
G51 2QJ

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