Project Detail

The History of the Smokie

Synopsis

Many legends surround the Arbroath Smokie, which alongside the town's Abbey ensure that Arbroath remains a draw for thousands of tourists every year. The History of the Smokie is a beautifully shot and scored insight into one of Scotland most ancient delicacies.
 

Details

Year
2007
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
25 mins
Format
DVCam
Director
Ross Bull
Producer
Kenneth Bull
Executive Producer
Kenneth Bull
Editor
Ross Bull
Screenwriter
Ross Bull
Director of Photography
Ross Bull
Sound
Lee Dorrington
Composer
Lee Dorrington

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

XPotential Media

Sales Company

Agitator Studios

70 Auchmithie
Arbroath, Angus
DD11 5SQ
Scotland
UK

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