Twelfth Man

Director

Duane Hopkins

Producer

Samm Haillay

Cinematographer

Duane Hopkins

Editors

John Minton

Michael Gardiner

Sound

Michael Gardiner

Contact

Duane Hopkins
219 Simonside Terrace Heaton
GB- Newcastle Upon Tyne 6 5
[email protected]

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2014

United Kingdom

6 min

Color

In February 2014 thousands of Newcastle and Sunderland supporters faced off during lunch time hours prior to the second derby match of the season. The film focuses on the minutes before the game and shows the angst, antagonism and rivalry between opposing fans, but also togetherness –the football supporter being a part of a group.

Directors' Biography

Duane HOPKINS (1973, UK) studied painting and photography at art school. His short films have been well received in the festival circuit and won several awards. Hopkins co-owns Third Films with producing partner Samm Haillay. He is currently also developing photographic and installation projects.