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Pollphail (2009)

Duration: 09:59    Category: History, Scotland, Short   Opportunity: Bridging the Gap

A creative documentary painting a startling portrait of a village in limbo, through the eyes of two men who share an obsession with the strange place. Director Matthew Lloyd explores the imagined future for the village, combining unusual use of archive with stunning photography and a haunting soundscape.

Screening Formats: Digi Beta, Beta SP, DV-Cam

Highlights:
OFFICIAL SELECTION – London International Documentary Festival 2010
OFFICIAL SELECTION – SXSW 2010
OFFICIAL SELECTION – CPH:DOX 2009
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Jihlava International Film Festival 2009
OFFICIAL SELECTION – London International Film Festival 2009

Supported by: Scottish Screen, Skillset Film Skills Fund, BBC Scotland, Highlands and Island Enterprise, ECA & Scottish Documentary Institute

Links:
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To arrange a screening contact: info@scotdoc.com

This film was developed through Bridging the Gap, an opportunity for emerging filmmakers based in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Director: Matthew Lloyd
Producer: Carina Wilson (Clarity Productions)
Executive Producers: Sonja Henrici & Noe Mendelle
DOP: Minttu Mantynen
Editor: Timo Langer
Sound Design: Neil Simpson & Mike Gallagher
Sound Recordist: Dougie Fairgrieve

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