Operator
Synopsis
An Emergency Services Operator in a Fire Control Room has just started a long night shift when she picks up a call from a desperate young mother. An hour previously, Gemma had fallen asleep in front of the television and has now woken to find the room full of smoke. Her three year old son is trapped in his bedroom upstairs. Flames have started to creep down the stairs that Gemma must use in order to reach him. The operator’s guidance is all that Gemma can rely on in order to survive.
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Operator
Type: Clip • Published 2020-10-20
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Caroline Bartleet
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Bartleet
- Original Score
- Navid Asghari
- Original Title
- Operator
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- The Edge Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Caroline Bartleet
Caroline Bartleet
Navid Asghari
Vanessa Whyte
Yann Heckmann
Rebecca Morgan, Nicola Evans, Caroline Bartleet
Department Leadership Roster
Caroline Bartleet
Director
Rebecca Morgan
Producer
Vanessa Whyte
Director of Photography
Yann Heckmann
Editor
Isobel Dunhill
Production Design
Caroline Bartleet
Writer
Jackaby Barsby
Costume Design
Navid Asghari
Original Music Composer
Caroline Bartleet
Producer
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What is Operator about?
An Emergency Services Operator in a Fire Control Room has just started a long night shift when she picks up a call from a desperate young mother. An hour previously, Gemma had fallen asleep in front of the television and has now woken to find the room full of smoke. Her three year old son is trapped in his bedroom upstairs. Flames have started to creep down the stairs that Gemma must use in order to reach him. The operator’s guidance is all that Gemma can rely on in order to survive.
Who directed Operator?
Operator was directed by Caroline Bartleet.
Who stars in Operator?
The principal cast of Operator includes Kate Dickie, Vicky McClure, Lorna Jones, Laura McAlpine, Janet Bartleet.
When was Operator released and how long is it?
Operator was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Operator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operator was composed by Navid Asghari.