Project Detail

The Friend

Synopsis

RACHAEL the young protagonist is always looks on the bright side of life but seems to be having the worse day of her life. The story is about hope. The old man is the spirit and bull of Newport, he talks to her about never giving up.

Details

Year
2012
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
6 mins 36 secs
Format
HD
Director
Owain Lewis & Michael Williams 1st Feature
Producer
Louise Lynch & Julee Fox
Executive Producer
Michael Williams & Christopher Hannan
Editor
Ommelyla Gilani & Beth Hawkins
Screenwriter
Michael Williams
Director of Photography
Thomas Heath
Sound
Matthew Brown & Ricky Patty
Composer
Thomas Heath
Principal cast
Boyd Clack, Cara Kiri Chorley & Cara Kiri Chorley
1st Assistant Director
Clare Sturges
Runners
Emily Coupland & Mike Flaws
Camera Assistants
Agnes Kempster & Dave Key
Gaffer
Leighton Cross
Sound Editor
Jeb Hawkins
Catering Manager
Beth Hawkins
Catering Assistant
Christopher Hannan
Stills Photographer
Victoria Morton

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

The Festivals Company Limited and Ffresh Limited

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