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.

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Awards and Festivals for The Shutdown

BAFTA Scotland New Talent AwardThe 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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