A Lifetime

Brief

Inspired by the poem, A Lifetime by Ron Butlin, Edinburgh's poet laureate (ronbutlin.co.uk). The film tells the story of Fiona, a woman in her 60s fascinated by the swans which recall her memory as a ballet dancer, a story about a woman's struggle to let go of her past.

This film was co-directed by Lucas Kao, our in-house film director. It has received numerous awards as listed below.

Awards & Screenings

• 3rd Place in Glenrothes Film Festival Short Film Competition 2010
• 3rd Place in Palme Dewar Short Film Competition
• Poetry x Film, Free Fringe 2010
• Hidden Door Festival 2010, Edinburgh
• Focus Left, Arches Theatre Glasgow with live narration with the actress Wendy Barrett 2010