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

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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