Projects in genres: Comedy

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A naive but determined internet dweller goes to some seedy lengths to fit in at school, but it still doesn’t go quite to plan.

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My grandad was a romantic. He once saw a picture of my granny and realised that she was the love of his life. One day he decided to go meet her. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2019 - Laugh Strand BAFTA Film Awards 2020 - Winner - Best British Short Animation

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Spencer just wants to get through to his bank account... but the security questions have been updated.

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An elderly couple search for Ausfahrt; a place they have only seen on signposts.

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An exploration of love and isolation in the technological age. In the fraught lead up to Emmy and Samatha’s wedding Josh (Emmy’s brother) finds himself dumped and homeless and sleeping on his best mate Niall’s floor. As Niall tries to coax Josh out of his dark place and back into the dating world they both miss the fact that Emmy is having second thoughts about marriage. As the wedding draws closer Emmy gets more confused, Niall tries to sleep his way out of loneliness and Josh finds solace in an unexpected and destructive place.

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Based on the hugely popular web series, following roommates Red Guy, Yellow Guy, and Duck, who live simple and repetitive lives in the complacent technicolour community of Clayhill… until the town’s mayor disappears, and everything descends into utter chaos. Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2019 - Indie Episodic Shorts Program - World premiere

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Reformed gangster and former wrestler Ricky, his wife Julia, daughter Saraya and son Zak make a living performing in tiny venues across the UK. Ricky and Julia want a better life for their children and when brother and sister get the chance to audition for the WWE, it seems the family dream is coming true and all their troubles will be solved. However, Saraya and Zak are about to learn that becoming a WWE superstar demands more than they ever imagined possible as athletes and siblings. Based on the true-life story of the Norwich wrestler “Rowdy” Ricky Knight and his wrestling family. Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2019 - Surprise Film - World premiere

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Dave is at a crossroads in his life. Recently dumped and with his aspirations of heavy metal stardom fading away, the eternal man-child is forced to crash on his sister’s sofa. However, things look up when he meets the effervescent Miss Caroline, his 5-year-old nephew’s favourite teacher. Desperate to spend time with the object of his affection, Dave signs up to chaperone a school trip to the local petting zoo. But when the neighbouring military base accidentally unleashes a hoard of zombies upon the unsuspecting farmyard, Dave, Miss Caroline and their miniature posse must join forces to keep the flesh-eating army at bay... Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2019 - World premiere Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2019 - Thrill Strand

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Laura and Tyler, best friends and drinking buddies, whose hedonistic existence falls under the creeping horror of adulthood when Laura gets engaged to Jim – an ambitious pianist who surprisingly decides to go teetotal. Laura and Tyler are soulmates. Thirty-something best friends and revellers residing in Dublin, they are ingrained in the fabric of each other’s lives; dating, partying, drinking and living their life without limitations. American ex-pat, Tyler – a siren of drugs, alcohol and debauchery – lures aspiring writer, Laura, away from her long overdue novel as well as her new beau, the irresistibly handsome Jim. A tee-total classical pianist, Jim is the antithesis of Tyler and the world she and Laura inhabit, and with his presence the girls’ hedonistic double act finds itself in jeopardy. While Tyler wants to keep the party going, Laura, buoyed by Jim’s restraint and stability, starts to emerge from her years of partying, searching for her place in the world. Caught between desires – youth and adulthood, her old self and her future self – Laura impulsively gets engaged to Jim, knocking Tyler for a loop. Bereft at the thought of losing of her partner in crime, Tyler spies a chance to rock the boat of the “perfect” life Laura can see on the horizon, but in doing so inadvertently helps Laura find a new unexpected path to independence. At once both a celebration of female friendship and an examination the choices we make when facing a crossroad, ANIMALS is an honest, funny, edgy, unconventional and bittersweet snapshot of modern women. Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2019 - Premieres - World premiere

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1987. When music fanatic Javed discovers the illustrious back catalogue of Bruce Springsteen his world is turned upside down; already a creative soul his passion for music and writing is set alight by the songs of the working-class poet, whose lyrics feel all too familiar to the aspirational teenager. Yearning to escape his rundown hometown and the rules of his traditional Pakistani household, Javed finds himself caught in between two worlds and must discover if he too is 'Born to Run…' Based on the memoir of lauded Guardian journalist Sarfraz Manzoor, this timely coming of age story proves that the right song has the capacity to transcend race, religion and place, tap into our hearts and help us discover who we really are. Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2019 - Premieres - World premiere

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A documentary that goes beneath the surface of our favourite films, seeking to better understand the way we view love, relationships and romance. From 'It Happened One Night' to 'Runaway Bride', from clumsy meet cutes to rain-soaked declarations of love, these films reflect our experiences but are often just as problematic as they are comforting. They're hugely successful and deeply loved by many, but - being frequently dismissed as guilty pleasures - they have often avoided critical analysis. Helped by a diverse chorus of critics, actors and filmmakers, and with original songs by her band Summer Camp, director Elizabeth Sankey embarks on a journey of investigation and self-discovery. Official Selection International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2019 - Voices - World premiere Official Selection SXSW 2019

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This is the amazing story of how the Berkeley police department, the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands, an Academy Award winner and Mr. Spock are all connected by "Sudden Birth", one of the most unintentionally hilarious and disturbing educational films ever created. In colour. Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2019 - International Documentary Short Film Programme