Project Detail

The Wrong End of the Stick

Synopsis

Malcolm Fetcher is a neurotic, middle-aged teacher lost in a dull marriage with his wife of twenty years, Beverly. As he faces an all-consuming identity crisis, their marriage disintegrates and he is forced to express a deep, hidden desire.

Details

Year
2016
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
8 mins
Format
2k HD
Director
Terri Matthews
Producer
Sam Bank
Editor
Dennis Mabry
Screenwriter
Chris Cornwell
Director of Photography
Krzysztof Trojnar
Production Designer
Owen Robertson
Sound
Max Davey
Composer
Marina Elderton
Principal cast
Mandy Dassa, Nick Ball
Production Manager
Sarah Evans

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
Bucks
HP9 1LG

Sales Company

National Film and Television School

Hemant Sharda
Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

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