The Participants

Science Fiction, Drama · 2015

A dystopian, sci-fi influenced experimental fable with a strong anti-bullying message set in an eerie, abandoned world where a gang of forgotten children plays endlessly repetitive games to gain the favour of Mikhail, the self-proclaimed leader of this strange and isolated society. In an eerie, abandoned world where no adults are to be found, a gang of forgotten children plays games to gain the favour of Mikhail, the self-proclaimed leader of this strange and isolated society. Rebelling against Mikhail's tyrannical bullying, Emilia, Boris and the bird-like shaman boy Josef devise a plan to escape, twisting the rules to beat Mikhail at his own game.

Starring

Paul Rowley, Anton Giltrap, Paul Rowley, Tim Blue, Josh Carey, Nicky Gogan, Holly Collins, Jack Gavin, Dennis McNulty

Director

Paul Rowley

Producer

Nicky Gogan