Projects with status: Post-production, Pre-production

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A couple's one year anniversary in a remote Welsh country house is marked by mysterious emails sent by a deceased ex-boyfriend.

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Nestled in the North Sea, between the Northern tip of Scotland and the coasts of Scandinavia, Hel is cloaked in mystery, myth and misogyny. Isolated in a place where the local community despise her, and whilst buried traumas resurface, Anna is torn between the ghosts of the past and the gods of the present. As an ill wind blows through, young girls from this fractured community begin to vanish. These missing children, her husband’s death and her own trauma become inextricably linked as Anna is haunted by unsettling flashbacks, forcing her to confront dark family secrets lurking in the shadows, before they can devour her daughter too.

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A liberal British family's boozy holiday in Greece is plunged into chaos by the discovery of a refugee living in the villa's outhouse.

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As the Cosgrove family gather for a traditional Irish Christmas, and their financial problems come to the fore, a solution presents itself in the form of a robbery of local reclusive farmer Charlie Bann. But the Cosgrove’s have bitten off more than they can chew, as Charlie Bann is not who he seems to be…

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Anna, a maverick journalist, forms an unlikely friendship with an Islamist terrorist hellbent on bringing vengeful murder and mayhem to London. The clock is ticking for the battle of Hearts and Minds. Will hatred or peace prevail?

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In a crumbling, dystopia, Franz Kafka arrives for a routine appraisal that quickly spirals into a psychedelic interrogation. Confronted by a 'Detective-Appraisor' and a room that shifts from a sunlit forest to a grim office. As his reality melts and his own body begins to transform, Franz must fight to protect his last remaining memories from a surveillance state determined to pluck thoughts directly from the brains of its citizens. In a world of endless bureaucracy, there is no escape from the machine! Be appraised be very appraised!

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In Japan, a culture shaped by restraint and social uniformity, skateboarding has long existed at the margins - regulated, discouraged, and only now tentatively embraced. SKATE IN JAPAN observes this contested space with quiet precision, tracing a community that finds freedom through movement, expression, and play. Moving between street spots, domestic interiors and the shifting landscapes of Kyoto, the film approaches skateboarding as both a personal and collective language. In the fluid, almost choreographic movement of skater Issei Morinaka, it reveals an expression that resists containment, fleeting, yet deeply felt. At its centre are individuals whose lives have unfolded at the edges of visibility. Homoro, a skate shop-owner whose own practice has been altered by injury, supports a younger generation of Boardwalk skaters. Alongside him is Caba, a once-renowned figure whose life was transformed by disability, and Hide, who leads efforts to realise a long-awaited public skatepark. As the skatepark takes shape in Kyoto, it marks a subtle cultural negotiation between tradition and change. Accompanied by an original score, the film unfolds as a quiet meditation on time, belonging and the persistence of identity.

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A renowned author and his wife seek refuge in the countryside after a devastating tragedy - the loss of their child in a brutal home invasion. As their grief consumes them, they soon realise memories are far from the only things haunting them. Struggling to heal, a malevolent entity emerges, twisting their reality and pulling them into an insidious plot that threatens to consume them entirely.

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A gripping suspense-filled drama thriller with an unexpected twist. The story follows two young black men, Lucas and Wayne, as they navigate a series of mysterious events in the streets of Manchester. The film opens with Lucas and Wayne dressed in black, loading suspicious packages into a van and speeding through the dark streets. The audience is immediately drawn into the intrigue, left wondering about the men's identities and their urgent mission. As they race through Central Manchester, they encounter a police roadblock, turning their journey into a tense standoff. With high stakes on the line, they manage to negotiate their way out of trouble, but the pressure only mounts as they continue towards their undisclosed destination. Amidst the adrenaline-fueled journey, the film delves into themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and the weight of responsibility. Lucas grapples with doubts and apprehensions, while Wayne offers unwavering support, their bond strengthening with each passing moment. As they reach their destination, the true purpose of their mission is revealed when an unexpected twist sheds light on the significance of their delivery and the deeper layers of the narrative.

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A tender, uplifting story about first loves, second chances and the power of human connection. When teenager Danny makes a mistake that could derail his future, he unexpectedly reconnects with Josh, the social worker who once tried to help him but whose own mistakes drove them apart. When their paths cross again, Josh becomes both mentor and mirror, guiding Danny on his journey to manhood. Along the way Danny discovers that family is not always the one you are born into, but the one that believes in you when no one else will.

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A lonely, aging karaoke bar-owner attempts to make friends with a group of young men that enter his club. As his advances fall flat, his behaviour grows increasingly desperate.

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After years apart, a young girl and her estranged mother reunite for a supervised seaside visit. Eight-year-old Emily is taken by her Nana, Jo, and Shaniece (a social worker) to an out-of-season seaside town for a one-hour supervised reunion with her estranged mother Ash. Emily has been in the care of her Nana since she was a toddler and barely remembers her mother - she’s nervous and unsure. With watchful eyes and rising pressure, can these fragile first steps be the start of healing a broken bond?