Project Detail

Why Me?

Synopsis

Based on true events, Why Me? is a poetic short film that delves into the emotional world of an 11-year-old, known only as Boy, who goes through a painful awakening when he discovers that there is no such thing as the 'perfect' family.

Details

Year
2006
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
6 mins 13 secs
Format
DVD
Director
Leanne Rahman
Producer
Judith Higginbottom, Paul Islwyn Thomas and Caroline Cooper Charles
Co-Producer
Judith Higginbottom, Paul Islwyn Thomas and Caroline Cooper Charles
Editor
Rob Evans at MWNCI
Screenwriter
Leanne Rahman
Director of Photography
Sian Elin Palfrey
Sound
Cheryl Jones
Composer
Steve Preston
Principal cast
Richmond Bishop, Royston Bishop, Connor Wills, Karen Elli, Sian Rivers

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Production Status

Production Company

Tornado Films

c/o Sgrin Cymru Wales
The Bank, 10 Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff CF10 5EE, Wales
UK

T+44 (0)29 2033 3300

Sales Company

Sgrin Cymru Wales

The Bank, 10 Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff CF10 5EE, Wales
UK

T+44 (0)29 2033 3300

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