Projects with status: Production, Post-production

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Two 12-year-old best friends wrestle to hold onto their friendship in the wake of a police stop and search.
“A personal and classic coming-of-age story, with particular resonance to the times we are currently living in, exploring themes of friendship, grief, masculinity and state violence,” Dhiraj Mahey

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The day before a violent criminal is due to be released from prison, his wife and child are kidnapped. Armed only with a mobile phone he must somehow save them… and himself.
When violent criminal Joe gets a call a few days before his release his world is turned upside down. Joe's ex-wife Sara and son Rory have been abducted, and unless he follows kidnappers’ orders his family will die.
Confused, angry and desperate, Joe is caught like a rat in a trap. Hardened prison officers Smith and Rogers only add to Joe's woes as he battles not only those on the inside but also those pulling the strings on the outside. An unflinching descent into chaos, where every decision could mean the difference between freedom and a violent end.
A relentless, high-stakes action thriller, where the drama takes place within a single prison cell.

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Lady, a taxi driver in Lagos has been saving up money to skip town and move to an island where she dreams of buying a house and getting out of the crazy hustle and bustle of the city. To make some extra cash Lady gets roped into a night job driving around a group of sex workers to their clients. One of the sex workers is an old friend, and Lady finds herself getting evermore involved in the underbelly of Lagos life - whilst dealing with her own repressed desires and ultimately deciding whether to follow her dream of leaving Lagos.

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An off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight takes a surreal turn when she starts becoming invisible.
Blending mockumentary and magical realism, LADY satirises our desperate need to feel seen.

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Comedy drama about an eccentric artist and his son whose lives are uplifted by the arrival of a Bulgarian au pair.

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Tai dreams of stardom, but reality hits harder than the auditions he keeps missing. Under pressure from his overburdened mother and weighed down by a stalled acting career, he turns to vlogging—broadcasting every high, low, and manufactured moment in a last-ditch effort for recognition.
What starts as self-expression spirals into self-obsession. Tai’s online persona begins to eclipse the real him, seeping into his relationships and hijacking his sense of reality. When he meets Flo—a chaotic, unpredictable force he can’t quite figure out—he tries to fold her into the performance. But Flo won't play the part. She sees through the act... and walks away.
Left heartbroken and unraveling, Tai’s carefully curated world begins to collapse. Behind the camera-ready confidence lies a hidden turmoil he’s desperate to ignore.
In a world always online, the truth cannot hide.

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An intimate journey through the storied careers and private lives of Lois Weaver and Peggy Shaw, the visionary founders of Split Britches.Through behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive interviews, and a deep dive into their most influential performances, we uncover how Split Britches have transformed discussions around gender, identity, and the role of performance in political activism. Throughout this journey we also uncover the real love story
behind their life’s work - a universal tale of support, trial and tribulation. Shot on location in both Upstate New York and New York City Lois and Peggy reveals the essential domestic side of this iconic performance duo and lays bare the complexities of two artists juggling their work and their relationship simultaneously. Showcasing the depth, complexity, and universality of love, this documentary makes a valuable contribution to the cultural and historical legacy of LGBTQ+ communities - capturing and preserving the experiences of love and relationships within a context that has often been marginalized or erased from history.

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Quinn, a sexually confident young woman of mixed-race ancestry, struggles to find her footing in London after her mother’s death. On impulse, she decides to travel to South Africa in search of her estranged father after uncovering an old picture book they once created together.
When Quinn fails to find her father at his last known address, her journey begins to reflect the reckless patterns of her London life. But an unexpected turn leads her to a chance encounter with the charismatic South African, Harley. Offering her a ride into the outback, Harley pulls Quinn into an adventure that sweeps them from Cape Town’s electric nightlife to the vast, untamed rural heartlands, where they confront both external dangers and the deep-seated prejudices of the locals. As they navigate the twists and tensions of their journey, Quinn and Harley form an unbreakable bond. In the end, they realise that the answers they were searching for had been within them all along.
A tale of self-discovery, resilience, and the unexpected roads that lead us home.

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The true story of the fifth Marquess of Anglesey who in the late 19th Century eschewed societal protocols of class and gender with his theatrical expressions and lavish social life, spending a multi-million pound fortune before his untimely death aged 29. The British peer, dubbed “the dancing marquess”, was known for wearing voluminous robes, cross-dressing and his fluid sexuality and gender identity, all of which contributed to him becoming the black sheep of his aristocratic family.
"...a riotous, uncompromising celebration of flamboyance, relationships, rebellion and blind generosity in the pursuit of love and applause."

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A punk exploration of the psyche which follows alienated Dylan as he throws off the shackles of his solitary life in an attempt to experience the highs and lows of existence at its most extreme. Estranged from his sister Claire he embarks on a thrilling journey of self-discovery that proves both inspiring and terrifying.

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Jack has been married to Maggie for over half his life. He works as a hand raker on the mussel beds in North Wales alongside his younger brother, Dyfan, and Dyfan’s three sons. Jack has always assumed that his own boy, Tom, will join the family business on leaving school, but Tom’s resistance to follow in his footsteps creates familial tension. Tensions are further inflamed by the arrival of an itinerant deckhand, Daniel, who makes known his feelings for Jack. In this remote, rural community where life revolves around Church and fishery, Jack is faced with an impossible dilemma.
A beautiful, sensual and at times, tragic exploration of masculinity, place and desire.

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Friedel Dausab is at the heart of a battle centuries in the making. Challenging Namibia’s criminalisation of same-sex love, Friedel becomes a beacon of hope for countless queer Namibians longing for freedom and safety. Amid death threats, relentless public scrutiny, and the chilling spectre of a serial killer, Friedel takes his country to court.
The demonisation and incarceration of queer people is an ancient and shocking story of injustice - born in Tudor England, globalised through colonialism and amplified by Christian evangelism today. Prominent queer historians trace the origins of criminalisation as Friedel joins fellow activists Rosanna (Sri Lanka) and Raven (Barbados) in London, where they prepare to deliver a rousing speech at Pride and await Friedel’s judgment.
A celebration of resistance, capturing the courage, humour, and resilience it takes to defy a legacy of hatred and forge a future of dignity and equality.