Alan Bissett recalls the intense experience of growing up next to one of Europe’s largest petrochemical plants and the harrowing experience of an explosion that temporarily deformed his father. Directed by Adam Stafford Written/read by Alan Bissett Filmed by Leo Bruges Edited by Peter Gerard, Leo Bruges & Adam Stafford Produced by Peter Gerard & Leo Bruges Winner of 8 awards: – Jim Poole Scottish Short Film Jury & Audience Award – Best Short Doc at Palm Springs Shortfest – Best Short Doc at San Francisco IFF – Special Jury Mention at Dokufest Kosovo – Best International Film at Belo Horizonte ISFF – Grand Jury Prize at Premiers Plans Festival d’Angers – Marin County International Festival Jury Prize Nominations: – BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Short Film – BAFTA Scotland New Talent Award TV Broadcast sales: ARTE & Portugal TV
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