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This is the archive of Cadies Productions.

Between November 2001 and March 2021, Robin Mitchell and Cadies Productions produced a string of original films, including the award-winning short documentaries Breadmakers (2007) and A Tale Of Two Syrias (2012).

We also produced the children's stage show Princess Pumpalot: The Farting Princess which delighted children and embarrassed parents for several years in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Although Cadies Productions is no longer trading, please contact us if you seek further information about any of our projects.

From The Archive

About A Band

Submitted by robin_m on Mon, 27/06/2011 - 15:36

About A Band DVD coverThe documentary About A Band features Edinburgh's Columcille Ceilidh Band which includes musicians with learning disabilities.

The filmmakers follow the band playing at a variety of venues in Scotland as well as at workshops for people with learning disabilities.
Interviews with the band members show their working relationship and the creative tensions that exist within any band. The joyous sounds of the ceilidh music are interwoven with these personal tales, giving a true sense of just how important the band is in their lives.

The film includes an interview with Ian McCalman of Scotland's top folk band McCalmans and a sequence in which distinguished Scottish folk musician and composer Phil Cunningham plays with the band at a rehearsal.

About A Band is available on DVD for £7.50 plus £1.00 postage, and can be bought with PayPal or by calling 0131 225 6745.