Projects

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A documentary portrait of Braziers Park School of Integrative Social Research (Braziers), the longest-running secular resident community in the UK. Centred upon insights from current residents and members, the film interweaves scenes of daily life with the natural features, architectural characteristics and diverse cultural history of the community. Set in the wider context of sustainable living and the economics of post-capitalism, Intentional Community explores the 'sociobiological' ideas of Braziers' founders, who established the community in 1950 as a social experiment in group co-existence. Today, Braziers continues to explore and live-out ideas of co-existence, collective work and our place in nature. Edited with a layered, non-linear approach, the composite film makes correspondences between the past and present, combing interior and exterior spaces of the gothic manor house with material from Braziers’ archive of photographs, audio recordings and film. Archival footage includes scenes from a 1964 Situationist gathering, attended by writers Alexander Trocchi, Jeff Nuttall, artist John Latham and psychiatrist R.D. Laing. Intentional Community also explores Braziers’ links to the Common Wealth political party, the Order of Woodcraft Chivalry, Kibbo Kift, and Grith Fyrd peace camps, reflecting Braziers’ deep-rooted, progressive social values, educational ideas, ecological awareness and connections to the counterculture.

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A young art student goes on a journey to find her estranged alcoholic father. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2017 - World premiere

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With a voiceover that goes back in time, and digitally rendered images of a warm Greek summer, the director transports us to his childhood and remembers his relationship with his grandfather. In trying to recreate his childhood memories the filmmaker creates a moving film about the power of memories and the relationships that have touched us the most. Official Selection International Film Festival Rotterdam 2018 - International premiere

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A mislead young teenager is caught up in a horrifying modern-day slavery situation and forced to prostitute herself against her will. Exploiting her fear for her family the trafficker manipulates her for his own gains.

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A group of people, who suffer from a range of mental illnesses, gather together, to work together so that they can heal together.

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The true story of 7-year old Afghan refugee, Ahmad, who is trapped in the back of a lorry being smuggled into the UK, when the air inside begins to run out... Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2017 - Thrill Strand - World premiere

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A man haunted by a troubling vision strives to save his relationship.

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During the siege of Sarajevo in 1994, two children are asked by their father to collect the fallen snow and fill their bath with it, so that when it melts it will become water. The children venture out and dodge sniper bullets and mortar shells to fulfill their father's wishes. Based on a true story. Official Selection Berlinale 2018 - Generation Kplus - International premiere

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During a sleepover, four space obsessed 9-year-old girls embark on a secret mission in their cardboard rocket. When dad returns home, what will become of their mission?

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A woman confronts a painful time in her life after she discovers the truth about a mysterious old man living across the road from her.

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Forced to live in seclusion with her reclusive father, a young girl is tempted when a stranger knocks at her door.

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Qi’an, a Chinese student begins work as a film translator at a secluded English mansion. Working with her best friend, she discovers gruesome family secrets and uncovers the truth behind the tragic life of Kunqu opera star, Susu.