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Chappin’ (2014)

Duration: 10:25    Category: Scotland, Short, Society   Opportunity: Bridging the Gap

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Liam McLaughlan is a 17-year-old schoolboy from Glasgow’s Easterhouse Estate. He is a passionate voice within the Scottish Radical Independence Campaign determined to improve life for his community. Liam’s political engagement is deeply personal, but also provides a window into the intertwined nature of Scotland’s Independence debate.

Screening Formats: Digital

Highlights
WORLD PREMIERE – Edinburgh Int. Film Festival 2014

Screenings:
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Shorts on Tap 2014
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Kyiv International Short Film Festival 2015
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Smalls Film Festival 2015
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Kraljevski filmski festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Athens International Short Film Festival Psarokokalo
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Zinebi Film Festival
SCREENED – Frontline Club London 2015

Links:
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To arrange a screening please contact: festivals@scotdoc.com

 

Director: Igor Slepov
Producer: Jennifer Stoddart
Executive Producers: Sonja Henrici & Noe Mendelle
DOP: Ivan Castineiras
Sound: Jonathan Jouty
Editor: Timo Langer

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