Cutting Loose

Directed & Produced by Finlay Pretsell & Adrian McDowall
30'

Prison life in the build up to the annual Scottish Prison Service hairdressing competition. Winning the coveted prize is the ultimate goal, but Francis, the current champion has other objectives on his mind. We hear dreams and aspirations of some of Scotland's most dangerous prisoners turning their lives around through cutting the hair of fellow inmates on a daily basis.

Imagine Pictures / DigiCult / Creative Scotland / UK Film Council / BBC Scotland

WINNER Best Short Documentary – Encounters Short Film Festival, UK
WINNER Best Matter of Fact Short Film – Indianapolis International Film Festival, USA
WINNER Best Documentary – Flickerfest, Bondi Beach, Australia.
WINNER Best Documentary Short – River Run International Festival, NC USA.
WINNER Grand Prix Award Asterfest, Macedonia.
Academy Shortlist
Nomination – Cinema Eye Honors, Best Non-fiction Short