Project Detail

Waiting to Pop the Question

Name: Waiting to Pop the Question
Director: Michael Franklin
Genre: Experimental, Drama
Released: 2010
Duration: 20 mins 55 secs

Gary Whelan

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 project: 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

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Completing the Square Pictures

Hampton Court, Surrey

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www.completingthesquarepictures.com

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