Project Detail

Trifle

Synopsis

Drama centring on a grieving pharmacist and a trifle-loving methadone patient.

Details

Year
2020
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
c. 15 min
Director
Mike Callaghan
Producer
Joanne Williamson
Screenwriter
Rachelle Atalla
Principal cast
Amy Manson, Tam Dean Burn

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

Mike Callaghan, Joanne Williamson

c/o Scottish Film Talent Network

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