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The Red Army (2011)

Duration: 09:05    Category: Scotland, Short   Opportunity: Bridging the Gap

Battle lines are being drawn across Scotland as a WAR on grey squirrels intensifies. On one side, the American grey squirrel, an alien species introduced to the UK in the late 19th Century, on the other, the red squirrel and it’s allies.

This short observational documentary follows two very different red squirrel enthusiasts, House of Lord’s peer Lady Saltoun of Abernethy and John Cook owner of Hollywood Limousine Hire. They take us behind enemy lines and unite to defeat the grey.

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

Highlights:
WINNER – Audience Award for Best Documentary – Interfilm, Berlin 2012
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Open City Doc Fest London 2012
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Galway Film Fleadh 2012
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Guanajuato International Film Festival 2012
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Indianapolis International Film Festival 2012
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Edinburgh International Film Festival 2011

Supported by: Creative Scotland, BBC Scotland, Teebster Productions

Links:
Official Website
Merchandise
www.teebster.com

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

Director: Paul Ryan
Producer: Paul Ryan (Teebster)
Executive Producers: Sonja Henrici & Noe Mendelle
DOP: Ian Dodds
Editor: Nick Wright

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