Project Detail

Straight Lines

Synopsis

A mockumentary following a rulerites sufferer.

Keith Mackie suffers from a very rare neurological disease called rulerites, a condition that means he can only walk in straight lines. By August 2006, there were only 48 recorded cases in the UK. Dr. Cameron Pirie of the University of Edinburgh attempts to tackle Keith's condition through a course of specially designed exercises. Can he cure Keith's condition

Details

Year
2007
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
6 mins
Format
Mini DV
Director
William Norquay
Producer
Robin Mitchell
Editor
Laura Binnie
Screenwriter
Robin Mitchell
Director of Photography
Angus Roy
Production Designer
Derek Stores
Sound
Agnes Fynnie
Composer
Jonathan Slatter (YOPO production music / Sounds Visual Ltd)
Principal cast
Cameron Pirie, Keith Mackie

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Production Status

Production Company

Cadies Productions Ltd

Sales Company

Cadies Productions Ltd

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