Project Detail

The Dawn of a New Gay

Synopsis

Comedian Jack Rooke goes back to uni for a tale of sexual enlightenment in the pre-Brexit, London-Olympics bliss of 2012. Featuring harpist Alexander Thomas, this tale of drugs, debauchery and dating apps is a heart-warming, romantic modern day diary entry, from one of the UK's most exciting comedians and screenwriters.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2019 - Laugh Strand

Details

Year
2019
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 mins 11 secs
Director
Rosie Gaunt-Mathieson
Producer
Rosie Gaunt-Mathieson
Co-Producer
Jack Rooke, Christina Riggs
Editor
Christina Riggs, Duncan Tune
Screenwriter
Jack Rooke
Director of Photography
Matt Wicks
Sound
Richard Morgan
Composer
Alexander Thomas
Principal cast
Jack Rooke, Alexander Thomas

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