Project Detail

The Big Day

Synopsis

Jess is super excited to attend her step-sister’s wedding and truly become part of the family, but after only recently finding out about her existence, her step-family are less than delighted about her presence on the big day.
Official Selection SXSW Film Festival 2018 - Narrative Shorts Competition - World premiere
BIFA Awards 2018 - Winner Best British Short Film

Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 mins
Format
16mm
Director
Dawn Shadforth
Producer
Michelle Stein
Executive Producer
Paul Ashton, Alice Ramsey
Editor
Dominic Leung
Screenwriter
Kellie Smith
Director of Photography
Robbie Ryan
Production Designer
Katy Tuxford
Sound
Sound Designer: Andrew Stewart
Principal cast
Jennifer Bea, Patrick Draper, Emma Bowe, Alyssia Jarvis, Isla Lay

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Escape Films

Michelle Stein
Beehive Lofts
Beehive Mill
Jersey Street
Manchester
M4 6JG

Sales Company

Escape Films

Michelle Stein
Beehive Lofts
Beehive Mill
Jersey Street
Manchester
M4 6JG

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