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Swan Songs

Stephen McCole in Swan Songs directed by David Arthur

Synopsis

In the ruins of a forgotten park, an estranged father and daughter reunite, but together they must also face the devastating truth that has torn them apart.
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Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
12 min 37 sec
Format
4K
Director
David Arthur
Producer
David Arthur
Executive Producer
Beth Allan, Martyn Robertson, Leo Bruges
Editor
David Arthur
Screenwriter
David Arthur
Director of Photography
Darren Hercher
Sound
Jaime Sotelo (sound recordist), Scott Paterson (re-recording mixer)
Composer
Various: Mendelssohn. Bach, Wagner, Schumann
Principal cast
Stephen McCole, Elysia Welch, Lee McKellar

Genre

Black Comedy Drama Music Scottish

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Sleekit Cuts Ltd.

Sales Company

Sleekit Cuts Ltd.

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