Projects in genres: Drama

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A recovering sex addict sits on the edge of a beach car park, looking to cruise. While on an addiction helpline, and with a husband patiently waiting at home, one last temptation pulls him deep into a surreal psychosis. Deeper into the sand dunes. Deeper into himself. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024

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With the unexpected death of his father, Jamie finds himself in the middle of his Muslim uncle, Hafiz, and his father’s New-Age girlfriend, Alicia, at the office of William's Funeral Directors. Presented with a series of burial options catering for every religious denomination, uncertain about his father’s beliefs, or his own, he finds himself at a crossroads between religious tradition and his secular upbringing. Sitting in a dated wood-panelled office, the grieving family undergo the Funeral Director’s well-oiled administrative process. Desperately attempting to make sense of it all, wanting to do the right thing, Jamie’s places a wager on what he believes may be the most pragmatic solution.

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After preparing for her first night of motherhood in the postnatal ward bathroom, Thea rushes to soothe her crying baby. But when Mother interrupts Thea’s moment of maternal bliss and claims that the baby latched onto her breast is her own, Thea is forced to admit her mistake.

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A frustrated couple in their 50s resorts to employing a sex robot as a final attempt to salvage their crumbling marriage, unwittingly uncovering the very fractures that damaged it in the first place.

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After mum's most recent psychotic episode a dysfunctional family of three tries their hardest to holiday together. Joss (26) gets naked at the poolside in front of an old guy, Pat (19) ditches breakfast to masturbate and Isabelle (50) wanders the hotel grounds late at night. Failing to save each other, the three women are left with little else to do but sit in uncertainty together.

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JB, a troubled writer running to escape the pain of a toxic relationship, forms an unlikely bond with a drifter living in his car, leading him on a path of self-discovery.

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Desperate for companionship, Keenan is befriended by two teenage boys who believe he has money to fund their weekend partying. They quickly realize that he is broke, and struggle to shake him off as they spend a week together on the streets of London attempting to navigate an adult world.

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When Sylvie's oldest friend visits her on the British coast, she brings a London headspace which clashes with the precious hideaway Sylvie has built.

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Britain… the near future. Earth is dying and another home needs to be found. The EXO1 launch is the only hope. Trapped in an abusive relationship, a woman makes desperate choices to escape, and claim her place on the launch.

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Based on Tove Jansson’s beloved novel, THE SUMMER BOOK tells the story of Sophia, a nine-year-old girl who is growing up fast, and her grandmother, who is nearing the end of her life. Together with Sophia’s father, they spend time at their family’s summer home on a tiny unspoiled island in the Gulf of Finland, exploring the islet, talking about life, nature and everything but their feelings about Sophia's mother's death and their love for one another. By the end of the summer, emotional wounds are healed, bonds are deepened, and the grandmother is able to leave this life peacefully. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - World premiere

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A new republic UAR – United African Republic – emerges from the former nation of Nigeria that was plunged into darkness by the long years of corruption and incompetent leadership. However, UAR hasn’t gotten on its feet yet; it suffers from security challenges. But its new leader President CEPHAS OBI is steadfast to combat insecurity by using the AI technology U-Watch that detects potential crimes long before they can be executed.

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A group of facilitators, apprentices, volunteers, people living with dementia, and their supporters gather in a community hall. Together, they re-enact a wedding, discovering how the past can affect the present.