Bill Ming: Stories of Wood, Wind and Fire
Andy Mckay
Synopsis
In the aftermath of Hurricane Fabian, the Bermuda Government commissioned a memorial to Bermudians “Lost at Sea”. This competition for the island's first public artwork was won by UK-based Bermudian-born sculptor Bill Ming. Andy Mckay’s film is a poetic portrait of the sculptor's early years in a segregated society, as a seaman, the cultural adjustment of coming to England in 1970 and surviving as an artist. The film weaves together his work, emotional and humorous life stories, the making of the 12 ton bronze construction and the defining moments of its meaning to Bermudian people.
The film received a standing ovation at the 10th Bermuda International Film Festival. It was financed by The Government of Bermuda, Arts Council England, Nottinghamshire County Council, The University of Lincoln, INTA Films.
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Details
- Year
- 2007
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 60 Minutes
- Format
- DV Cam/ Beta SP. 16x9
- Director
- Andy Mckay
- Producer
- Andy Mckay
- Executive Producer
- Andy Mckay
- Editor
- David Sleight
- Screenwriter
- Andy Mckay
- Director of Photography
- Luisa Caccioppo
- Sound
- Ronnie Fowler
- Music
- Ronnie Fowler
- Principal Cast
- Bill Ming, Cyrill Packwood, Shirley Pearman, Malcom Poynter
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Production status
Complete
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Last updated 21st July 2014
