Projects in genres: Drama

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Created by writers and directors with lived experience of poverty, SKINT demonstrates the grit, humour and courage of ordinary people when faced with some of the bleakest of circumstances.
From market stalls at risk of gentrification, through to vengeful waitresses, these monologues from poverty around the UK paint a stark picture of lives lived at the margins, as well as highlighting the strength to be found in community and the power of hope.

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Set in London, where there has been a spate of white supremacist suicide bombings. Michael Adisa, a neuro-diverse, dual-heritage teenager is bright, sees the world differently and is unusually affectionate.
Stephen Mires, an abused, broken man has begun attending ‘Christian Nation’ meetings.
One day at Brixton Market their worlds collide.

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A mother with a substance misuse issue, has to prove herself on her path to recovery, to prevent her child from being taken away from her and placed into care

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An orphaned girl seeks revenge on the creature that destroyed her home, but discovers more in its lair than she bargained for.

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Thirty something Indian sisters Rumi and Nina journey to London in pursuit of their music dream. But working at an Indian Takeaway wasn’t part of the plan.

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A south London story in which opposites attract, appearances deceive and bravery reaps rewards.
Excited for a night out on the town, flamboyant and confident Lewis is suddenly cautious and uncomfortable when a friend asks him to pick up a little something from his dealer, Daniel. On arrival, Lewis is confronted with an unexpected invitation, and an unexpected connection. With an Uber on the way and daily life creeping back in, Lewis walks away with a different perception of the world around him, leaving Daniel with an invitation of his own.

BAFTA Longlisted 2023
Critics Circle Film Award, ‘Best British/Irish Short Film’ 2023
BIFA Nominated 2022

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Nikkiki, a teenager living in the comfort of her Grandmother’s house in DR Congo, is to move to Tanzania to live with her Dad Louis and her stepmom Shungu. She encounters child abuse.

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Father Jones is called in from out-of-town to perform a funeral. However, he isn't sure whose funeral it is. He is joined by Neil from the funeral home, and together they try to figure out who is in the coffin.

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A remote family farm is caught in the grip of climate change. Unprecedented storms, famine and disease threaten the home, livelihood and relationship of the father and son who remain there.

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Having suffered a fall, racist Irish immigrant Ted comes into a heated conflict with Chris, the resolute black paramedic who has come to his aide.

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A young woman struggling to acknowledge the first anniversary of her sister's death is lost in her grief. Will a close friend and past lover be able to guide her into acceptance?
Official Selection BFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2022
Official Selection BlackStar Film Festival 2022

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Experiencing their son’s life after his unnatural death while navigating their failing marriage; mourning parents Mira and Pradeep cannot overcome their grief but start to build their lives around it.