Project Detail

The Beachcombers

Synopsis

Narrated by Emilia Fox, THE BEACHCOMBERS is a debut short film by Kakapo Arts Ltd. Based on a poem by Jon Lawrence, it tells the story of Bronwyn (Bronnie) who, having lost her father as a child, returns home to search for her father’s true legacy.

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
6 min 51 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Peter Naylor
Producer
Peter Naylor, Jon Lawrence
Executive Producer
Janet Bowen
Editor
Peter Naylor
Screenwriter
Jon Lawrence, Peter Naylor
Director of Photography
David Stafford
Composer
Whippet
Principal cast
Emilia Fox, Hannah Boast, Adam Bowler, Seren Gooderson, Dano Mackenzie

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Kakapo Arts Ltd

Keeper's Cottage
Low Rd
Walpole Cross Keys
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE34 4HA

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