Projects in categories: Fiction

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Based on true events, Paul (Michael Socha) is forced to recall his harrowing childhood growing up in a children's home, when a police investigation into his boyhood friend’s suicide opens old wounds. As Paul struggles to shake off his past and build a relationship with Anthea (Zoë Tapper), his fragile mental state and bitter memories lead to a confrontation with those responsible for his shattered childhood and the death of his friend.

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A group of 20 somethings want to end the summer on a high, they take the advice from a girl they met at a festival about a secret rave deep in the Valleys. When their route is detoured they have no choice but to venture into the unknown. Once they come across a derelict aqua park, they soon realize what they thought was their salvation turns out to be the heart of the Cannibals' lair.

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At 18 Kaila knows what she wants but finds herself struggling to stay motivated following a serious incident. CLEARING is a social drama that explores motivators and stars BAFTA-nominated Jasmine Jobson from Netflix’s 'Top Boy'.

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The romantic and professional trials of Mary Henry - a cog in the machine of a London-based crime syndicate, presided over by sinister pragmatist The Mademoiselle.

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Cyberlante explores the world of cybercrime and hacking for good… and evil… This crime thriller tells the story of Matt, a young man with a troubled past recently relocated to a new town under the mentorship of Ozzy, who sets himself the task of keeping Matt on the straight and narrow. Matt has found low-level work at an isolated hotel run by Clayton Kendall, a man whose charm and good looks belies psychopathic behaviour. Observant and curious, Matt soon suspects that Kendall’s appreciation of women is insidious and obsessive. Utilising nefarious skills in cyber technology, Matt undertakes an investigation into Kendall’s personal life and uncovers something truly dangerous.

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Set-in Ireland during the mid-90s, Eddie and Amber (both 17) are in the closet about their sexuality and decide to stage a relationship in order to stop everyone speculating. Eddie is keen to follow his Dad into the military, while Amber dreams of moving to the liberal hub of London. However, their 'ideal' arrangement begins to fall apart, forcing Eddie deeper into denial as Amber realises that a perilous future awaits her best friend unless she intervenes. A love letter to growing up in a small town and for all those kids who needed to escape in order to be themselves.

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A cat wants to be a dog...

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A suicidal man, now working as a church handyman, gets a final chance to track the killers of his wife and daughter.

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Tolu, a toilet attendant, manipulates unsuspecting women for men behind the mirrors. Tonight, she is forced to choose between saving herself or harming a punter.

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"Sketching murder victims....nice?" A forensic artist must draw the face of a cold case victim, but first she must connect with the serial killer who the victim last saw.

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Somewhere in the world there is a remote island. In a lodge by the sea, a Chinese writer immersing herself in reading and writing encounters a Japanese girl who is in a melancholic mood. What has happened and what the two girls are feeling, imagining or remembering starts to overlap.

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Set on the outskirts of London, where Portuguese immigrant couple Bela and Jota are struggling to make ends meet. Things are getting worse, and the wellbeing of their deaf seven-year-old daughter is in jeopardy. When social services grow concerned for her and for the safety of all three of their children, the parents must do everything in their power to keep their family together. Official Selection Venice Film Festival 2020 - Orrizonti