Projects in genres: Drama

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Thirty-something London call centre operative Alex is obsessed with romantic comedies. Endlessly repeat-watching the likes of 'Sleepless in Seattle' and 'Notting Hill', he dreams of a relationship of his own, founded on the formulas of opposites attracting, and separation making the heart grow fonder. So, when he meets Lana on a mail-order bride website and finds they have absolutely nothing in common, he assumes he must have found the woman of his dreams. Surprisingly, Lana travels from Moldova to marry him, but Alex finds that the barriers between them - and the shadowy presence of a mysterious other man - may test his notions of how close he has come to his perfect Richard Curtis plot.

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This Science Fiction docudrama/mockumentary revolves around a dystopian future world and the possible consequences of today's actions. A young reporter highlights the issues a mind controlling drug has on the population and the moral aspects of a higher powers influence. As this reporter begins to visit various individuals, the homeless and those about to loose everything trying to survive or thrive in this new world of "Recycling", he thinks on the right and wrong of what he records. But as he comes to the end of his investigations, visiting the person in charge of this new world he realises that things are much worse that what he ever imagined..

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On the outskirts of Birmingham and the margins of society, the Billingham family perform extreme rituals and break cultural taboos as they muddle through a life decided by factors beyond their control. Turner Prize-nominated and Deutsche Börse Prize-winning artist, Richard Billingham, returns to the striking photographs of his family during Thatcher-era Britain. The film is based on Billingham’s memories, focussing on his parents Ray and Liz, their relationship, and its impact on Richard and his younger brother Jason. At times shocking and laced with an unsettling humour, three episodes unfold as a powerful evocation of experience of growing up in a Black Country council flat. Official Selection Locarno Film Festival 2018 - International Competition - World premiere Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2018 Official Selection New York Film Festival 2018 Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2018 Official Selection International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2019

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An elderly man travels to a remote Scottish Island to come to terms with his own mortality.

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Ben is janitor who is running away from his past and finds himself entangled in a metaphorical fight with his young self for the fate of his future. Can he break the chains of his trauma to live freely or forever be overshadowed by his demons?

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Virginia, a psychic living in a petrol station, doesn't want her son to leave home - an old memory of a fire haunts her and starts to re-surface as a tragic flashback.

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Sasha brings up the topic of sexual experimentation with her boyfriend, but before she can elaborate, he shuts her down. Frustrated and trying to understand her own desires, she goes on the trip they were supposed to go on together where she explores the line between fantasy and reality.

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A short film about a trans woman who finds out that her neighbour is transphobic. Delving into some of the modern depictions of transphobia and exploring friendship, solidarity and conflict between two very different women.

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Joanna, is an 18-year-old Jewish school girl, who, after a one night stand, gets pregnant. She begins to turn to Orthodox Judaism, as a way of taking control of her life, and to help her decide what to do about her unborn child.

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In a post-Brexit UK, a young woman making ends meet as a waitress gets cut from her job for cheaper labor. Against the backdrop of the bubbling rage of the immigration question we see the young woman set out for revenge to set her mind at rest. As she tools up she finds herself going through the fleeting moments of fury, resentment, solace, and forgiveness. A story about expectations, presumptions, and the kindness reality can have.

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A teenage boy living in a tough Edinburgh neighborhood has to figure out how far he's willing to go to save his break-dancing crew when his best friend starts pushing for a street gang.

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A loving family set off in their car on what seems like a carefree outing, they sing along to favourite songs and stop for ice-creams. However, it becomes clear this isn’t a happy family outing at all. Only once the car stops does the actuality of the narrative fully manifest.