Project Detail

Slingshot

Synopsis

The spirited tale of overlooked Kath who works in the ticket booth of a Scottish castle. She longs to join her village’s battle re-enactment, but is thwarted by her annoying younger boss Gordon. When gifted a mysterious hagstone Kath finally summons her courage to answer the battle cry.

Details

Year: 2018
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 15 mins 27 secs
Director: Robin Haig
Producer: Lindsay McGee
Executive Producer: Carolynne Sinclair Kidd, Holly Daniel, Paul Welsh, Ross McKenzie
Editor: Erika Iesse
Screenwriter: Mandy Lee, Claire Nicol
Director of Photography: Aan C. McLaughlin
Production Designer: Wendy Cairns
Sound: David McKeitch
Composer: Atzi Muramatsu
Principal cast: Sharon Small, Grant O'Rourke, Dolina MacLennan, Lauren Grace

Genre

Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Scottish Film Talent Network

Filmhouse
88 Lothian Road
Edinburgh
EH3 9BZ

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