Work Experience (1989)
Work Experience is a 1989 short film directed by James Hendrie. It follows Terence who is caught in a vicious circle. He cannot get a job because he has no experience, but he cannot gain experience without getting a job! The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Director: James Hendrie
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: November 16, 1989
Cast
- Lenny Henry - Terence
- Susan Brown - Mrs Percival
- Kathy Burke - Sally
- Shelagh Fraser - Lost Shopper
- Neil Pearson - Greg
- Neil McCaul - Father
- John Normington - Senior Floor Manager
- Annabel Leventon - Wealthy Woman
- Graham Seed - The Man
- Nick Stringer - Man on Phone
Screenplay
Music: Simon Brint
Cinematography: Robin Vidgeon
Editing: Annabel Ware
Production: North Inch Production, British Screen Finance Ltd, Sapex Scripts, The Short & Curlies, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James Hendrie
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Work Experience about?
- Work Experience is a 1989 short film directed by James Hendrie. It follows Terence who is caught in a vicious circle. He cannot get a job because he has no experience, but he cannot gain experience without getting a job! The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
- Who directed Work Experience?
- Work Experience was directed by James Hendrie.
- Who stars in Work Experience?
- Work Experience stars Lenny Henry, Susan Brown, Kathy Burke, Shelagh Fraser, Neil Pearson, Neil McCaul.
- How long is Work Experience?
- Work Experience has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Work Experience?
- Work Experience is a Comedy film.
- Where was Work Experience produced?
- Work Experience was produced in United Kingdom.