The Rule Of Thumb is the story of a Mother and Son’s tragic inability to move on from the death of the father. Barrow’s attempt to engage with the world outside leads him to a disastrous day at the local school. His inability to cope creates a dangerous stand off. Can Mummy save the day?

• Director / Gregor Johnstone
• Writer / Gregor Johnstone
• Producer / Deva Smith
• Executive Producers / David Smith, Paul Welsh, Julia Caithness, Becky Lloyd
• Director of Photography / David Liddell / davidliddell.com
• Editor / Rachel Tunnard / racheltunnard.com
• Composer / Jamie Bolland
• Sound Recordist / Chris Campion
• Production Designer / Mary Anderson
• Make-up Designer / Ana Cruzalegui
• Costume Designer / Hannah Clark
• Casting Director / Orla O’Connor

• Neil Barrow / Richard Dormer
• Mrs Barrow / Stella McCusker
• Janitor / Gary Lewis
• Lee Haddow / Anthony Martin-Lucas
• Mr Hill / Angus McInnes
• Caroline Hoddy / Michelle Donnelly

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• Library Scottish Films Listings
• Imdb Listings

• London Short Film Festival, 2012
• Glasgow Short Film Festival, 2012
• Inverness Film Festival, 2011