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Completed - ENGLISH - Thriller, First film - 8 minutes

Log Line

A remarkable young boy with psychic powers hurtles through Scotland's ancient capital to try a prevent the death of a friend in a deadly confrontation with a deranged killer.

Year of production : 2016

Director(s) : Magnus WAKE
Writer(s) : Ali RUTHERFORD
Cast : Corin E ROBERT

Producer(s) : Simone BETT (Encaptivate), Magnus WAKE (Encaptivate)

Synopsis

Mysteriously gifted with the ability to hear the thoughts of others and to manipulate the physical world, 8 year-old Simon has a vision of a deadly encounter between an old family friend and a deluded killer. He recklessly dashes through the streets of Edinburgh to try and stop the confrontation in the local Catholic church. Ultimately Simon's gifts are not enough to save the day and he must decide if the every day world is truly ready for someone with his powers.

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Country(ies) : UNITED KINGDOM

Festivals and Awards

Cannes 2016 (Short Film Corner)
London Independent Film Festival 2016 (Official Selection)


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