Cutting Loose

Synopsis

“I’m trusted with a pair of scissors and I’m in here for murder”. 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.

Director Biography

Finlay works for Scottish Documentary Institute as Production Assistant and Production Manager. In 2001 he started the screenwriting company Imagine Pictures. Since then, he wrote and directed several short films, including The Toon Fair and Headbangers.
Adrian is a double BAFTA award winning filmmaker and was twice named on Screen International’s ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ list. He is a versatile director that works across multiple genres, including Film, TV, Documentary and Commercials.