Project Detail

The Apology Line

Synopsis

Feeling guilty? The film is based around the creation of a real-life 'apology line' where members of the public can anonymously confess to absolutely anything, over the telephone.

Details

Year: 2009
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 10 mins
Format: HD Cam
Director: James Lees
Producer: Dan Lawson
Co-Producer: Dan Lawson
Editor: Tony Norton
Screenwriter: James Lees, William Bridges
Director of Photography: Mattias Nyberg
Sound: Craig Butters

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

The Hobo Film Company

54 Leicester Road, Uppingham
Rutland LE15 9SD
UK

T +44 (0)15 7282 3123

M +44 (0)7799 115 959

james@thehobofilmcompany.com

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