Synopsis
Tracey works nights and she knows that in her line of work the young age fast. But her fears count for little with her chaperone, Madge. A job’s a job and tonight Tracey’s clients must be satisfied. It’s a world away from the one eight year-old Sophie inhabits. She still believes in Father Christmas and the Tooth Fairy. But, in the school playground Sophie’s belief in the magical is challenged by older, more cynical voices.
| Original Title | A FAIRY STORY |
| Category | Official Competition |
| Section | Kidz |
| Tipology | Short Film |
| Duration | 10' |
| Production Year | 2002 |
| Nationality | USA |
| Directed by | Ben Gooder |
| Screenplay | Ben Gooder, Philip Greenacre |
| Script | Ben Gooder, Philip Greenacre |
| Director of photography | John Mathieson |
| Editor | Louise McGregor |
| Music | Guy Farley |
| Main cast |
Janet Suzman Emma Catherwood Emma Hobrough William Scott-Masson Kate Maravan |
| Produced by | Charlotte Wontner, David Lawley-Wakein, Ben Gooder |
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Ben Gooder
He wrote, directed and produced many television documentaries, corporates and pop promos. Among his documentaries are: THE AIR FIX nominated for the Prix Futura in Berlin, and ERIC HEBBORN: PORTRAIT OF A MASTER FORGER that was described as the “best arts documentary of the year” by the Financial Times. Since selling his successful production company, Kinexus, he has been developing a career as a drama writer/director. He has written two feature film screenplays and directed two 35mm shorts in 2002: A FAIRY STORY and SHRINK.
Production
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