Project Detail

Throwing Paint Tins off the Roof

Synopsis

Throwing Paint Tins off the Roof is a poetic documentary about community, architecture and social change demonstrated through the fates of two brother buildings. Through the stories of past inhabitants of the two houses, this documentary awakens the memories of a fading era and displaced community in East London.

Details

Year
2008
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
20 mins
Format
DV, 8mm
Director
Vibeke Bryld
Producer
Mike Chamberlain
Executive Producer
Mike Chamberlain
Editor
Ingun Olsen
Director of Photography
Michael Shepherd
Production Designer
Chris Foley
Sound
Andy Lee

Production Status

Production Company

Stampede

65-67 Bute Street
Luton
Bedfordshire LU1 2EY
UK

T +44 (0)15 8272 7330

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