Skeletons (2010)

Director:

Nick Whitfield

Writer:

Nick Whitfield (screenplay)

Release Date:

July 2010 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Fantasy

Plot:

Two exorcists literally remove the skeletons from the cupboards from people's homes. Some fairly embarrassing secrets are revealed along the way. A case where the skeletons have hidden themselves turns the lives of all those involved. |

Plot Keywords:

Secret | Muteness | Second Family | Selective Mutism | Memory

Awards:

Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 4 nominations

Cast

Will Adamsdale	...	Simon
Andrew Buckley	...	Bennett
Paul Dallison	...	Marcus
Mark Devenport	...	Gabrielle
Laura Freeman	...	Anabell
Ed Gaughan	...	Davis
Jason Isaacs	...	The Colonel
Keith Lancaster	...	The Father
Tuppence Middleton	...	Rebecca
Paprika Steen	...	Jane
Josef Whitfield	...	Jojo

Directed by
Nick Whitfield

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Nick Whitfield		screenplay

Produced by
Suzanne Alizart	....	executive producer
Wendy Bevan-Mogg	....	line producer
Tracy Brimm	....	producer
Kate Myers	....	producer
Rachel Robey	....	associate producer
Paul Welsh	....	producer

Original Music by
Simon Whitfield

Cinematography by
Zac Nicholson

Film Editing by
Rachel Tunnard

Casting by
Manuel Puro

Production Design by
James Lapsley

Art Direction by
Ruth Parker

Set Decoration by
Lindsay Lees

Costume Design by
Alison McLaughlin

Makeup Department
Susanna Peretz	....	hair and make-up designer
Susanna Peretz	....	key hair stylist
Susanna Peretz	....	makeup designer

Production Management
Kayleigh Cruickshank	....	unit manager
Gisela Evert	....	post-production supervisor
Louise Knight	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Anna Griffin	....	third assistant director
Simon Hedges	....	first assistant director
Tracey Warren	....	second assistant director

Art Department
Joe Barcham	....	graphic artist
Hannah Boyton	....	scenic artist
Alex Giles	....	construction coordinator
Matt Perrin	....	storyboard artist
Matt Wells	....	standby art director

Sound Department
Per Boström	....	sound re-recording mixer
Naomi Dandridge	....	adr editor
Tom Deane	....	adr mixer
Linda Forsén	....	dialogue editor
Anthony Hurst	....	boom operator
Christer Melén	....	sound effects editor
Keith Silva	....	sound recordist
Lionel Strutt	....	adr coordinator
Joakim Sundström	....	supervising sound editor

Visual Effects by
Paddy Eason	....	visual effects: Nvizible
Hugh Macdonald	....	visual effects: Nvizible
Dylan Owen	....	visual effects: Nvizible
Sally Spencer	....	visual effects producer

Camera and Electrical Department
David Ashby	....	key grip
Alex Brown	....	best boy electric
Peter Byrne	....	first assistant camera
Abigail Catto	....	second assistant camera
Barney Davis	....	Steadicam operator
Jermaine Edwards	....	camera trainee
Barnaby Sweet	....	gaffer

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Elizabeth L. Johnson	....	costume daily

Editorial Department
Tom Balkwill	....	colorist

Transportation Department
Ben Jacques	....	transportation coordinator

Other crew
Jennine Baker	....	production accountant
Vicky Chapman	....	location manager
Rosie Crerar	....	assistant to producer
Duncan McKenzie	....	production assistant
Lesley Pinder	....	script supervisor
David Ruddock	....	assistant accountant
Jack Suckling	....	unit manager

Thanks
Mary Kearns	....	special thanks

Production Companies

• Forward Films
• Edge City Films

Distributors

• Soda Pictures (2010) (UK) (theatrical)

Special Effects

• Nvizible (visual effects)

Other Companies

• ARRI Media  Arriflex D-21 camera provided by

Also Known As:

Runtime:

UK:94 min (DVD)

Country:

UK

Language:

English | Bulgarian

Color:

Color

Certification:

UK:15 (DVD)

Company:

Forward Films

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Breakfast: Episode dated 28 June 2010" (2010)

Soundtrack:

Polegnala e Pschenitza

Best British film for years.

I came across this totally by accident and was very surprised there hadn't been more of a buzz about this great film. Best film I have seen for a long time and it must be one of the best ever British films. Creates a weirdly familiar alternative universe which we accept despite ourselves. Very original. Proof that you don't need a big budget or star names to create an interesting, amusing and very successful film. This deserves to be seen by a large audience. It isn't fast paced but the lack of exposition keeps it rolling along nicely. The acting is excellent and for a first time director this is amazingly well imagined and put together. I'm looking forward to the director's next effort.