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Title: NIGHT PEOPLE

Reference number: 8079

Date: 2005

Director: d. Adrian Mead

Sponsor: Scottish Screen, Scottish TV and Grampian TV

Producer: Clare Kerr

Production company: Mead Kerr Ltd.

Sound: sound

Original format: HDCam

Certificate: 15

Colour: col

Fiction: fiction

Running time: 94.40 mins

Description: A cold October night. Five stories, one city. Night People takes us on a journey across the city of Edinburgh, introducing a cast of characters for whom there will be no sleep. Each of them is faced with a dilemma that ranges from the hilarious to the heartbreaking and they have until the next morning to make a decision that will change their lives forever. A powerful and though provoking film, it exploits the beauty and grandeur of Edinburgh as a backdrop for tales of extraordinary moments on ordinary lives.

The film was originally shot on HDCam on location in Edinburgh in February and March 2005.

See also website for further information and to view a trailer or purchase the film on DVD at http://www.meadkerr.com/films.html [last accessed 15/2/2010]

Credits: Scottish Screen, Scottish TV and Grampian TV present a New Found Film in association with Mead Kerr Ltd.

w. Jack Dickson, Adrian Mead
d. ph. Scott Ward
p. designer Fiona Riddick
ed. Mark Jenkins
visual effects Berg Saetre
m. Iain Cook
sd. John Cobban
costume design Anna Lau
make up design Karen Brotherston
p. man. Lorna Ferguson
exec. p. Carole Sheridan, Agnes Wilkie

Cast (in order of appearance)
Father Matthew Anthony Beselle
Stewart Alan McCafferty
David Anthony Martin
Jane Katrina Bryan
Alison Lily Waterton
Dracula Alastair Bruce
Wizard Sandy Grierson
Zombie Darren Simpson
Mary Kellyanne Farquhar
Kelly Cara Shandley
Bradley James Paterson
Lizzy Vivienne Harvey
Mal Jim Sturgeon
Andy Frank Gilhooley
Josh Neil Mackay
Angie Megan Shandley
Bald Man James Bryce
Blind Man Michael MacKenzie
Social Worker Louise Ludgate
Yuppie Man Sean Kane
Yuppie Woman Kirstin Murray
Alison Stand-In Melissa Ross
Stolen Dog Pippa
Guide Dog Alf

Crew
1st ass. d. Maryann Wilson
2nd ass, d, Margaret McDonald
3rd ass. d. Derek Ritchie
location man. Naomi Liston
camera operator Kevin O'Brien
1st focus puller Jaime Feliu-Torres
camera ass. / 2nd focus puller Andrew (Mits) M'Itwamwari
camera ass. Minttu Mantynen
sc. supervisor Gill Humphertson
location sd. rec. Brian Milliken
boom operator Bradley Kendrick
sd. ass. Kian MClure
standby art d. Stephen Bryce
props buyer Caroline Roemmele
standby props Paul Lambie
props master / construction Steven Morrision
art dept. ass. Joni Clark
make-up artist Maxine Dallas
costume ass. Amalie Harper Gow
costume maker Shirley Robinson
gaffer Donny Campbell
electrician Ewan Epton
grip Mark Donnelly
p. co-ordinator Margaret McDonald
p. accountant Moyra Statham
p. ass. Aida Lipera
p. runner Matt Lloyd
locations ass. Jennifer Brooks
floor runner Paul Shearer
trainee ass. d. Neil Murray
camera trainee James Heatley
art dept. daily Dylan Matthew
driver David Ryder
stills ph. Steve Rasmussen
picture grade and online ed. Berg Saetre
ass. ed. Ewan Stewart
dubbing mixer John Cobban
dubbing ed. Craig Aitchison
foley artist Travis Reeves
foley recordists Helen Reeves, Chris Bowman
dog handler Angela Lambie
owl handler Alan Galloway
guide dog handler Gavin Neate

Supporting artists Nazir Ali, Margaret Archibald, Clare Berry, Sandy Benzie, Alan Black, Ciaran Black, Mhairi Black, Helen Black, Ashley Blair, Charlene Boyle, Harriette Campbell, George Clark, John Conboy, Charles Cumming, James Cunningham, Chris Dawson, Mike de la Harpe, Brian Deane, Jamie de Sotto, Alex Donald, Robin Donald, Jennifer Eunson [... et al ...]

"Soave sia il Vento" from Cosi Fan Tutte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Licensed courtesy of Naxos Rights International

caterers Argyll Catering Ltd.
lighting Lee Lighting, Glasgow
camera supplied by Mike Brennan
grip equipment Grip House North
post production ARC Facilities
sound post production The Base

Special thanks to Audiolinkm, The Edinburgh Classic Car Club, Laurel Wear, Bob Barclay, Phil Bowen, Margaret McPhee, Tony McImurray [... et al...]

© Mead Kerr Ltd. 2005

Shotlist: Night People takes us on a journey across the city of Edinburgh, introducing a cast of characters for whom there will be no sleep. Each of them is faced with a dilemma that ranges from the hilarious to the heartbreaking and they have until the next morning to make a decision that will change their lives forever.

Stewart is struggling to be a good, single Dad. He's just acquired a large, pedigree dog he thinks he can sell for £500 and so give his soon to be eight-year-old son the best birthday ever.

Matthew is a missionary to Scotland, all the way from Africa and guilty of the sin of pride. He meets Mary who will challenge and perhaps restore his faith, but it's going to take all night.

Thirteen-year-old David is on the run. He's waiting for the first bus to London. At the bus station he meets Josh, a world-weary seventeen-year-old rent boy who may be able to show him a new life.

Jane has been let down by her babysitter and has her five year old daughter Alison in the back of the taxi she drives for a living, though this is no ordinary taxi. She spins a fairytale to keep Alison amused, but finally has to decide just who she's kidding.

A blind man is struggling across the city on the last journey he promised to a dear friend. He runs out of energy and looks for a taxi, he finds Jane.

Night People brings together an exceptional cast of newcomers to tell a tale of hope.