1946 production notes

Story

Mash bar

1946 is about the actor James Stewart, played by Andrew Buchan, coming to terms with war and his future while haunted by the death of a friend, played by Hugh O’Conor. A meeting with a film producer, played by Kevin McNally, triggers soul searching that may decide the course of his career.

Location

Mash meat

1946 was filmed in Mash, an American steak house, and ‘Milk and Honey’ both located in Soho, London, over a weekend, fitting in with their opening times.

The Kit

1946 kit

Shot at 24fps on the Red Epic
Red Epic kit included 5inch touch screen, matt box and filters, follow focus, Cartoni two stage tripod, 17 inch monitor, shoulder rig with Arri dovetail, six Red Bricks, 4 Red Mags.
Red Pro prime lens kit.
Lighting: 3 light 150w Dedo kit, 3 x small LEDs and reflectors.

Cast

Andrew Buchan, Kevin McNally, John Hollingworth, Hugh O’Conor and Ben Ryan-Davies

Production photos and stills from the short film ‘1946’ shot in September 2013 at Mash and Milk and Honey, Soho, London.

Music composed for 1946

IMDB

Film Festivals 2014

Austin Film Festival
White Sands International Film Festival
Leeds International Film Festival
Williamsburg Independent Film Festival

Red Epic