Project Detail

When You Hear My Voice

Synopsis

A documentary on a multi-national collection of young offenders in Malta Prison, putting on a Shakespeare inspired production. The film follows the inmates on their emotional journey as they discover hidden talents, connect with each other and find new meaning in their lives.

Details

Year
2012
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
45 minutes
Format
HD
Director
Natasha Serlin
Producer
Natsha Serlin
Editor
Shaun Nelson, Kwame Addo
Director of Photography
Junior Agyeman
Sound
Grant Studart
Composer
Christopher Barnes
Associate Producer
Bruce Wall

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

The Bespoke Film Company

The London Building
Highgate Studios
53-79 Highgate Road
London
NW5 1TL
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7424 9115

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