Two teenage boys formulate an ingenious scheme to get rich quick by forging personal injury claims. Sadly their attempts to sustain suitable injuries, by falling off ladders and “spilling” hot coffee don’t quite go to plan. They also have to contend with Colin, an impatient solicitor with his own economic agenda. This fast-paced comedy combines witty and charming dialogue with a generous dose of slapstick and people falling off ladders.
This film was produced and directed by myself and Alistair McMeekin. It was made possible thanks to a bursary from the Roundhouse / Ex Amino Foundation.
The opening scene from the film can be watched on Vimeo.
Credits:
| Produced & Directed by | Alistair McMeekin Joe Myerscough |
| Cast | William Bowden – Alex Aaron McIntosh – Barry Russell Simpson – Colin Tom Kelly – Steve |
| Screenplay | Joe Myerscough |
| Director of Photography | Ryan Nicol |
| Camera Assistant | Caleb Wissun-Bhide |
| Sound Recordist | Connie Lawson |
| 1st Assistant Director | Tom Preston |
| Production Assistant | Kate Lamble |
| Runners | Alex Mee Polly Avison Anita Atwal |
| Make Up Artist | Binny Wookey |
| Editor | Alistair McMeekin |
| Online Editor | Simon Richardson |
| For the Roundhouse | Marta Sala Font Bea Hankey |
| Thanks to | Paul Chawla Neela Dolezalova Dave Gamble Rob Hale Jason Hendrikson Karen Lamble Steve Lamble Karen Lee Elaine Miller Giorgia Papapietro Drew Paultz Samiat Pedro Emma Playford Bethany Thompson Gwyn Williams |
| Special Thanks to | Ex Animo Foundation The Roundhouse Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames |
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