The Short
We knew that our visual style would be both cost-efficient and delicious, but we found it hard to convince people it would work. So, we have produced a film which is both a stand-alone short and a blueprint for the feature film. It was also a great way for us to test and develop our theories.

Synopsis
Having saved the world from the shape-shifting reptilian aliens, (see feature script), former pet shop owner Colin settles down in an out-of-the-way part of the world running a bar with his wife - former stripper and secret agent - Tina.  After a couple of years their relationship is turned sour by Colin’s taste for drink. One night, an attractive young woman hangs around after the bar has closed, flattering Colin and plying him with booze. When this Stranger gets Colin onto the subject of what he was doing on Reptile Day – that day when all of the reptiles' heads exploded - Tina’s suspicions are aroused…

Crew
writer/director/producer - Tom Hickmore
design and backgrounds – D’Israeli
DoP – Anthony Wood
music – Rory Cameron

Cast
voice cast
Colin - David Rintoul
Tina - Montserrat Gili
The Stranger and Skink - Rob Maloney
Intercom - Richard Ratcliffe
physical cast
Colin - Neville Hutton
Tina - Oreke Mosheshe
The Stranger - Shona McWilliams
Skink - Jane Lesley

Other Credits
offline editor - Jake Harris
online editors - Rollo Hollins & Tom Bainton
sound designer - John Thursfield
production designer - Jonathan Swain
production design assistant - Marney Walker
prop maker - Anita Hickmore
production manager - Alexis Hills
gaffa - Mark French
camera assistant - Rosa Pinard
costume stylist -Svetlana Prodanic
costume assistant - Beatrice
pasties - Stella Starr
make-up - Heather Pitchford
make-up assistant - Claudine van de Vyver
body double - Redsarah
thugs - Jonathan Swain & John Thursfield
stills photographer - Kevin Bird
production assistant - Patrick Howes

explosives - Paul Williams
voice studio - Waterfall
filming studio - Broadley Productions
camera facilities - Electra

post-production facilities - FLETCHERWILSON

Thanks to: Carl Boardman, Dan Bridge, Mandy Cheshire, Chris Jones, Stan Keetley, Paul Sinclair, Doug Urquart, Trigon Snacks Ltd. and Greasepaint - for use of facilities.

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