Better Days
In 2017, construction will begin for the HS2 train line between London and Birmingham, devastating natural woodlands and tearing through communities. Some of the people affected are losing their businesses, and their homes, due to a lack of compensation. This is their story.
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Joseph DriscollDirector
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Joseph DriscollProducer
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Ronan CorriganSound Recordist
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Joseph DriscollDirector of Photography
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Rebecca HowardEditor
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Joseph DriscollEditor
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Project Type:Documentary, Short, Student
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Runtime:11 minutes 23 seconds
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Completion Date:May 12, 2016
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Production Budget:150 GBP
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes
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Luma Film FestivalYork
United Kingdom
June 11, 2016
Audience Vote Award -
Aesthetica Film FestivalYork
United Kingdom
November 5, 2016 -
Hollywood International Independent Documentary AwardsHollywood, California
United States
September 10, 2016
Merit Award -
UK Monthly Film FestivalNorfolk
United Kingdom
August 27, 2016
Best Documentary -
Underground Cinema Film FestivalDublin
Ireland
September 9, 2016 -
International New York Film FestivalNew York
United States
November 11, 2016
Merit Award -
The Monthly Film FestivalGlasgow
United Kingdom
September 1, 2016 -
Feel the Reel International Film Festival
United Kingdom
September 3, 2016
Joseph Driscoll is currently in his final term of a BSc in Film and Television Production at the University of York, United Kingdom. From Birmingham, his debut work 'Better Days' is a short documentary which tells the story of those affected by the HS2 train line being built between London and Birmingham.
Better Days was accepted onto two categories at the BAFTA qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival and received a Royal Television Society nomination for Best Non-fiction. It has also been accepted into twelve film festivals picking up four awards.