Project Detail

Zero Tolerance

Synopsis

"The moving finger writes, and having writ..."
Michael Smiley plays an unnamed reader who takes solace in books. When he finds random passages underlined in a library book his irritation with life builds to rage. Discovering the identity of the defacer he embarks on a twisted mission of revenge.

Details

Year
2012
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 mins 37 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Tom Pollock
Producer
Tom Pollock
Editor
Tom Pollock
Screenwriter
Chris Fallon
Director of Photography
Garry Turnbull
Production Designer
Catriona Andrews
Sound
James Braddell
Composer
Funki Porcini
Principal cast
Michael Smiley, Chloe Wicks, Tom Fava

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