“Left Behind”
A depiction of the stark reality of drug deaths in Scotland. This short film shows a glimpse of how drug related death affects the relationship of the family left behind. With drug deaths totaling over a thousand each year in Scotland, Left Behind is a hard-hitting short film that explores the social issues of drug abuse and how those who are directly affected cope with the aftermath. The film depicts the conflicting emotions between a mother and father as they struggle to deal with the loss of their son and how grief can either tear their relationship apart or bring them closer together. Left Behind seeks to provide an insight into a serious issue faced by many families in Scotland.
Director Biography
Carla Begg is a fourth year student at Abertay University, studying computer arts. The 22 year old from Glasgow has worked on in the past on short animations to now moving to make live action short films. Her first project was a short documentary following the amateur football team; Cupar Hearts. Left Behind is Carla's directing debut into film making.
Director’s Statement
My move into directing has been sparked by wanting to make films that are powerful and meaningful from the script to the screen, through storyboards and careful shot selection. I have a background in animation and that has given me a skill set that helped transition into film making.
I'm extremely excited to begin submissions of Left Behind to film festivals around the world. Our film was created on a budget that barely cover the cost of catering but I believe we exhibit strong production values and a really compelling film which gives the audience a glimpse into the world of a broken family after a tragedy. This story is told with zero dialogue.