The Mountains We Made

An atmospheric journey into the ravaged landscapes of the abandoned slate mining industry.

Exploring a variety of locations, from derelict workers cottages to underground mines, the film raises questions about the purpose of hard labour and the industrial practices capable of producing mountains of waste.

Musician Wave Tenet composed and performed their music live to accompany the visuals.

  • Chris Hardwick
    Director
    English Folk
  • Chris Hardwick
    Producer
    English Folk
  • Chris Hardwick
    Camera operator
    English Folk
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Documentary, slow, poetic, art, visual essay, experimental, history
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    March 26, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Chris Hardwick

Chris is a filmmaker, photographer and animator who has worked for many years in the charity sector, working with crew and on-screen contributors to tell stories and raise awareness of a variety of issues.

Chris studied Film & TV Production at the University of Hertfordshire.

His short film English Folk, an exploration of English folk customs, was screened at Sheffield Doc Fest 2018.

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Director Statement

I am passionate about making films exploring humanity's rich texture of culture, customs and history. I believe films have a unique ability to express a huge range of qualities and feelings, and with every project my passion for this amazing art form grows!