The Rule of Thumb
Gregor Johnstone, 2010

Synopsis
The Rule Of Thumb is the story of a Mother and Son’s tragic inability to move on from the death of the father. Barrow’s attempt to engage with the world outside leads him to a disastrous day at the local school. His inability to cope creates a dangerous stand off. Can Mummy save the day?
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Crew
- Director / Gregor Johnstone
- Writer / Gregor Johnstone
- Producer / Deva Smith
- Executive Producers / David Smith, Paul Welsh, Julia Caithness, Becky Lloyd
- Director of Photography / David Liddell / davidliddell.com
- Editor / Rachel Tunnard / racheltunnard.com
- Composer / Jamie Bolland
- Sound Recordist / Chris Campion
- Production Designer / Mary Anderson
- Make-up Designer / Ana Cruzalegui
- Costume Designer / Hannah Clark
- Casting Director / Orla O’Connor
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Cast
- Neil Barrow / Richard Dormer
- Mrs Barrow / Stella McCusker
- Janitor / Gary Lewis
- Lee Haddow / Anthony Martin-Lucas
- Mr Hill / Angus McInnes
- Caroline Hoddy / Michelle Donnelly
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Festivals & Awards
- London Short Film Festival, 2012
- Glasgow Short Film Festival, 2012
- Inverness Film Festival, 2011
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Sales & Distribution
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