“I’m trusted with a pair of scissors and I’m in here for murder”. Prison life in the build up to the annual Scottish Prison Service hairdressing competition. Winning the coveted prize is the ultimate goal, but Francis, the current champion has other objectives on his mind. We hear dreams and aspirations of some of Scotland’s most dangerous prisoners turning their lives around through cutting the hair of fellow inmates on a daily basis. “10 minutes in here is like 10 minutes outside jail” We discover how hairdressing is helping many of Scotland’s prisoners come to terms with their crimes and preparing them for life outside.

Director(s): Finlay Pretsell, Adrian McDowall

Executive Producer(s): Noe Mendelle, David Smith

Producer(s): Finlay Pretsell, Adrian McDowall, Paul Welsh

Cinematographer: Martin Radich

Editor(s): Susan Korda, Mark Jenkins

Sound Designer: John Cobban

Music: Matthew Aldworth

Additional Credits: Steadicam / Additional camera: Blair Scott

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Public Film Contact

Finlay Pretsell
Scottish Documentary Institute
finlay@scottishdocinstitute.com
+44 131 221 6116
74 Lauriston Place
Edinburgh
EH3 9DF