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Waiting to Pop the Question

Synopsis

Mary and Shelly used to be neighbours until Shelly and her husband moved away. One day they bump into each other in the street and promise to arrange to catch up over some tea. That day comes sooner than expected as Mary has something she just has to get off her chest. But when it comes down to it, she wonders if she’s doing the right thing. After all, they were never best friends and Mary wouldn’t classify Shelly as being an old-fashioned romantic, like herself. Shelly thinks it’s a great idea that Mary’s coming over. That way she can put aside her own troubles and concentrate on Mary for a little while - but can she?

Details

Year
2010
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
20 mins 55 secs
Format
HDV
Director
Michael Franklin
Producer
Michael Franklin
Editor
Michael Franklin
Screenwriter
Michael Franklin
Director of Photography
Gary Whelan
Production Designer
Sarah Powell
Sound
Daniel Gonzales
Composer
W Gregory Turner
Principal cast
Maxine Ridout, Stella Marney

Genre

Experimental Drama

Categories

Fiction Artist Project and Video / Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Completing the Square Pictures

Hampton Court, Surrey

T +44 (0)20 8979 9185

wtptqoscar@gmail.com

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