The Participants (2015)
A dystopian, sci-fi influenced experimental fable with a strong anti-bullying message set in an eerie, abandoned world where a gang of forgotten children plays endlessly repetitive games to gain the favour of Mikhail, the self-proclaimed leader of this strange and isolated society. In an eerie, abandoned world where no adults are to be found, a gang of forgotten children plays games to gain the favour of Mikhail, the self-proclaimed leader of this strange and isolated society. Rebelling against Mikhail's tyrannical bullying, Emilia, Boris and the bird-like shaman boy Josef devise a plan to escape, twisting the rules to beat Mikhail at his own game.
Released: Aug 01, 2015
Runtime: 74 minutes
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
Stars: Anton Giltrap, Josh Carey, Holly Collins, Jack Gavin, Finian King, Darragh O’Toole
Crew: Tim Blue (Writer), Paul Rowley (Director), Dennis McNulty (Music), Paul Rowley (Writer), Paul Rowley (Editor), Tim Hood (Cinematography)