Bridging the Gap: Future

Synopsis

Eight new directors and films on the theme of "Future" commissioned by Scottish Documentary Institute.
PETER IN RADIOLAND: A carefully observed study of the director’s father Peter, who stubbornly remains in an analogue world.
9’55’' dir: Johanna Wagner prod: Rebecca Day (SDI Productions)
ARCADIA: Catherine and Islay live on a remote estate in the Highlands of Scotland, where wind turbines threaten to wipe out their traditional pastoral existence.
9’20’' dir: David Graham Scott prod: James Alcock (James Alcock Films)
AT HOME WITH THE JEDI: UK’s Church of Jediism, whose galactic ambitions reach far beyond their hometown of Holyhead, Wales.
9’32" dir: RF Simpson prod: Sarah Tierney (Clarity Productions) Meet the founders of the
POLLPHAIL: A deserted village in limbo on the west coast of Scotland where two men share an obsession with an imagined future.
9’ 59’' dir: Matt Lloyd prod: Carina Wilson (Clarity Productions)
TOMORROW’S FAIRGROUND: A retiring showman tries to pass on the traditions of a travelling fun-fair to his daughter. Will Victor ever let go of the family business?
9’ 50’' dir: Peter Gerard prod: Andy Green (Accidental Media)
THE SPACE YOU LEAVE: An intimate portrait of three parents trying to come to terms with their missing children and struggling to move on with their own lives.
9’ 54" dir: James Newton prod: Anna Higgs / Gavin Humphries (Quark Films)
UNEARTHING THE PEN: Lochen, a 14 year old boy living in Uganda, fears the ‘curse on the pen’ may be the reason he can’t fulfil his dreams of learning to read and write.
11’ 50" dir / prod: Carol Salter (Rocksalt Films)
SPORRAN MAKERS: Mr Scott’s traditional sporran workshop is under threat as he battles against cheap foreign imports.
9’ 50" dir: Jane McAllister prod: Noe Mendelle (SDI Productions)
Total Running time: 78’10’'

Series

Bridging the Gap: Short Creative Documentaries

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

2009

Subjects

Social Studies; Film studies

Keywords

documentary films; future; short films; Film directing

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 PAL

Price

Free

Duration/Size

78 minutes

Year

2018

Sponsor

Name

Scottish Documentary Insititute