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Fine (2006)

Duration: 08:10    Category: Short   Opportunity: Bridging the Gap

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.

Screening Formats: Digi Beta, DV-Cam

Highlights:
NOMINATED – Saltire Award – Edinburgh International Film Festival 2005
WINNER – Best Short Documentary – DocNZ Festival 2006
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Docupolis 2006
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Roshd Film Festival 2006
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Cinema without Barriers Seminar 2006

Supported by: Scottish Screen, Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh & Lothian

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Hazel Baillie

To arrange a screening contact: info@scotdoc.com

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

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