Alwyn

An exploration into the power of expression through words, music and gesture. This uplifting short documents the inspiring journey of Alwyn, a professional Blues musician who following a stroke, lost the ability to communicate verbally, and with it the passion and motivation to continue playing music. 

Director: Hazel Baillie
Producer: Micky Macpherson (Plum Films)
Executive Producer: Noe Mendelle
Editor: Marianne Kuopanportii
Camera: Ewan McNicol
Music: Alwyn James
Sound Design: Marcelo de Oliveira
Sound Recordist: Marcelo de Oliveira 

Screening Formats: Digi Beta, DV-Cam 

Highlights:
Winner Best Short Documentary – DocNZ Festival, 2006 (New Zealand)
Docupolis, 2006 (Spain)
Roshd Film Festival, 2006 (Iran)
Cinema without Barriers Seminar, 2006 (Italy)
Saltire Award Nomination – Edinburgh International Film Festival, 2005 (UK)

Links: Hazel Baillie

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