Project Detail

Under the Highway

Synopsis

Two buskers, Simon Jackson and Rocco D'Aranno, play in the network of pedestrian tunnels, that lie under London's busy roads. Shot in a verite style, the film takes us on an intimate journey that not only explores their music, but also the faultlines that define their lives and their relationship with one another.

Details

Year
2003
Type of project
Features
Running time
40 mins
Format
Beta SP
Director
Robin Grbich
Producer
Robin Grbich
Editor
Rose Lee
Sound
Patricia Watson
Principal cast
Simon Jackson, Rocco D’Aranno
Lighting Cameraman
Andres Garces

Production Status

Production Company

The London Film School

24 Shelton Street,
London WC2H 9UB
UK

T +44 (0)20 7836 9642

c.bright@lfs.org.uk

Sales Company

The London Film School

24 Shelton Street,
London WC2H 9UB
UK

T +44 (0)20 7836 9642

c.bright@lfs.org.uk

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