Project Detail

Tobermory: moments from a year

Synopsis

Landscape painter Angus Stewart's first film is a playful portrait of his home town, Tobermory, on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. The structure of the film is a year made into one day, showing times of year and events in a small highland community. A quirky rework of the traditional tourist film form.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
48 mins
Format
SD 16 x 9
Director
Angus Stewart 1st Feature
Producer
Angus Stewart
Editor
Angus Stewart

Production Status

Production Company

Headpond Films

The Breadalbane Street Studio
Tobermory
Isle of Mull PA756PE
UK

Sales Company

Headpond Films

The Breadalbane Street Studio
Tobermory
Isle of Mull PA756PE
UK

T +44 (0)1688 302 781

britfilms-moments@mullart.com

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