Projects in genres: Drama

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Better known by his pseudonym Araucaria, John Graham set The Guardian crossword for 55 years. In December 2012, crossword number 25,842 appeared in the paper with a series of clues revealing a personal message to his followers. 'Dear Araucaria' unpicks the crossword to journey into John’s world of clue-making.

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Michael is taken out for his last day of freedom by his Uncle Duncan. Despite the fun line-up that Duncan has planned for him, Michael cannot forget where he's finally going that day. He soon realises what's at stake and that his Uncle is leading him down a one-way path.

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Flutter tells a story of unrequited love from the viewpoint of a stalker. When Charlie falls in love with Roxanne he is inconsolable and all he can think about is being close to her, whatever the cost. In his despair Charlie leans that love is like a butterfly; fragile.

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What if Jane Austen had Facebook? What if Charles Dickens was on Twitter? Would two of the greatest authors in British history ever have got any work done if they lived in the 21st Century?

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Look at Me Now is a film about a woman at two different times in her life: dying, and living. In one she struggles with the everyday, while in the other she revels in it. A hypnotic, fragile, and beautiful film.

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'Over' presents a crime scene. During the course of nine wide shots (told in reverse order), we watch an intriguing story unfold. What has happened in this quiet neighbourhood? A murder, a hit-and-run, an accident? The reality is profound, and deeply unexpected. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2015 - Short Film Competition

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The story of Shmilu, a Hasidic Jew in crisis, torn between his community and the romantic possibilities of trendy East London. SAMUEL-613 is the first fictional film made with the UK's Hasidic population, gaining unprecedented access for a drama including non-professional actors and Yiddish dialogue. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2015 - Dare Strand

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Six-year-old Norah journeys into a magical land conjured within her imagination in order to save her mother from an unyielding, seemingly enchanted, sleep.

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The day before turning thirteen, James is taken to the funfair by his mother – with his imaginary cowboy friend in tow. But, upon realising that his parents are less happy than suspected, James makes a difficult choice in order to be the young man soon needed by his family.

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Jo and J live underneath a tree.

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'Violet City' follows a wholesome young fellow - Flynn - on his quest to discover the truth about his mothers’ disappearance, unaware that his recently acquired violet eyes will lure all kinds of villainy to him, from crazed aristocrats to immortal, inter-dimensional beings. This is a story of love, betrayal, scurrilous ambition and an incredible quest for the truth, that takes Flynn through some dark and mysterious realms in search of both his mother and himself.