Tow Truck
A young single parent kidnaps a dog to try and win some prize money at a local dog show.
Client: Block B Films
Sector: Narrative (14 Mins)
Services: Sound Design & Mix, Music Composition
SYNOPSIS
Nicky recklessly quits her job and has to deal with the aftermath, as she struggles to provide for her son Kie. She lives with bipolar disorder, alternating between extremes of elation and aggression. She can be confrontational towards others, and impulsively kidnaps a dog that is tormenting her. She is also capable of great tenderness, as we see in domestic scenes that are often subtly funny.
SOUND DESIGN & SCORE
The brief was to represent Nicky’s mental states through sound design, for which we utilised a quiet/loud dynamic. There are many abrupt cuts, thrusting us from one scene to the next. Walking down a residential street becomes a full-blown cacophony. This contrasts with the delicate foley of stroking hair. We hear lots of diegetic sound as Nicky and Kie underscore their lives with cartoons and trashy late night TV.
A single piece of score offers a moment of reprieve in the wake of a violent scene.
CREDITS
Starring - Noah Granville & Isaac Khan
Writer & Director - Kieran Stringfellow
Producer - Tasha Williams
Director of Photography - Veronica Keszthelyi-Scown
Sound Design & Score - Brian Lane
Editor & Colourist - Ross Martin
Art Direction - Ciara O'Rourke
Costume - Ulla Bergerud
SCREENINGS
Manchester Film Festival 2023
BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Festival 2023
Two Short Nights Festival 2023
Queer Vision Film Festival as part of Bristol Pride 2023
Wigan & Leigh Film Festival 2023
Short Focus Film Festival 2023
British Shorts 2024