Work Experience (1989)
Work Experience is a 1989 short film directed by James Hendrie. It follows Terence who is caught in a vicious circle. He cannot get a job because he has no experience, but he cannot gain experience without getting a job! The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Director: James Hendrie
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Lenny Henry as Terence |
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Susan Brown as Mrs Percival |
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Kathy Burke as Sally |
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Shelagh Fraser as Lost Shopper |
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Neil Pearson as Greg |
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Neil McCaul as Father |
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John Normington as Senior Floor Manager |
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Annabel Leventon as Wealthy Woman |
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Graham Seed as The Man |
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Nick Stringer as Man on Phone |
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Hannah Tucek as Little Girl |
| Directing | James Hendrie | Director |
| Production | Mary Bell | Producer |
| Sound | Simon Brint | Music |
| Writing | James Hendrie | Writer |
| Production | Ann Wingate | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Robin Vidgeon | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Annabel Ware | Editor |
| Art | Paul Ghirardani | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sally Sutton | Makeup & Hair |
| Production | Terry Bamber | Production Manager |
| Directing | Christopher Newman | First Assistant Director |
| Sound | Simon Hayter | Sound |
| Camera | Gary Hutchings | Grip |
| Costume & Make-Up | Phoebe De Gaye | Costumer |
| Directing | Penny Eyles | Continuity |