The Shutdown
Alan Bissett recalls the intense experience of growing up next to one of Europe's largest petrochemical plants and the harrowing experience of an explosion that temporarily deformed his father.
Short documentary.
Directed by Adam Stafford
Written/read by Alan Bissett
Filmed by Leo Bruges
Edited by Peter Gerard, Leo Bruges & Adam Stafford
Produced by Peter Gerard
Executive Producers:
Andy Green & Peter Gerard
Short Film Sales is now handling international sales and distribution for The Shutdown.
The Shutdown has won the following awards:
- Best Short Doc at the San Francisco International Film Festival 2010
- Best Short Doc at Palm Springs International Shortfest 2010
- Jury Prize for Best Scottish Short Film at the Jim Poole Awards 2009
- Audience Award at the Jim Poole Awards 2009
The Shutdown was also nominated for a 2010 BAFTA Scotland New Talent Award and short-listed for the 2009 Scottish Short Documentary Award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
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- The Shutdown wins at the Palm Springs ShortFest (IndieWire)
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