Thinking of Nothing.mov

An invitation leads Lawrie Duckworth to embark upon a surreal adventure within a strange fancy dress shop. Unwittingly, Lawrie discovers the perks of becoming today's 'special' customer.
The Duckworths music promotional video features the sound track "Thinking of Nothing", from the album Moonshine engineered by Jim Barr at J&J Studios, Bristol.
Based on David McKee's Mr. Benn this short film presents a live action version of the 1970's classic children's animation. Produced and Directed by Sarah Mallabar. Thinking of Nothing was filmed on a zero budget, using a Sony PD150 in the City of Bath. Completed - April 2009. Running time; 00:05:25

Awarded BEST MUSIC VIDEO at the Falstaff International Film Festival, Stratford-upon-Avon -- November 20th 2009


CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE:
LAWRIE DUCKWORTH (Mr. Benn)
STAN ELLIOTT (The Little Boy)
JAMES MCDONNELL (The Shopkeeper)
JOOLS SCOTT (ACCORDIAN)
ANTHONY 'ERROL' FLYNN (DRUMS)
KARA HERBERT (The Dancer)
GEMMA HERBERT (The Twin)

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
SCREENWRITER




Sarah Mallabar

LIGHTING/CAMERA
Charlie Dancey
Paul O'Conner
Sarah Mallabar

PRODUCTION DESIGN
Sarah Mallabar

MAKE UP/WARDROBE
Michelle Keeler

CHOREOGRAPHY
Kara Herbert

EDIT CONSULTANTS
Tony Mills
Yinka Selley

ART DEPARTMENT




Tom Nesbitt
Vix Scott

GRAPHIC DESIGN
John Dunbar Kilburn

PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
Maria Morris
Arnold Keuntzler-Burt
Caraline Collette
Karina Legumi

STILLS PHOTOGRAPHY
Taff
Tom Nesbitt

LOCATIONS
City of Bath;
Excelsior Street,
The Yellow Shop, Walcot Street,
The Bell, 103 Walcot Street,
The Little Theatre
Hedgemead Park
Berrow Beach Nature Reserve, Burnham on Sea

Category:

Music

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