Projects with status: Complete

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Colin is bitten by a zombie, he dies and returns from the dead, and so begins his journey into an apocalyptic suburban landscape. Colin wanders among the undead, encountering others of his kind, and the desperate reactions of the surviving humans in this gory, savage new world. One of the first films in this genre to be told entirely from a zombie's perspective, challenging an audience's perceptions about a horror movie 'monster'.  

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A filmmaker starts out to comment on his film. The reversal of film and commentary offers a solution to making a (more) truthful film. But the deconstruction of the filmmaking process also reveals the limitations of the film form to convey meaning comprehensively.

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After years in India, working as a missionary, Reverend Densham returns to England to take up the post of vicar in the remote and insular Cornish village of Warleggan on Bodmin Moor. Influenced by the Indian culture, and in particular the work of Gandhi, Densham tries to spread the word to a prejudiced, uneducated and fiercely traditional community. The result is a clash of understanding which leads to a bizarre and tragic series of events and ultimately totals ostracism of Densham from the community.

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Jean notices a chip on a treasured vase. She accuses Maurice, her husband since whenever. He denies it. Employing a variety of tactics, Jean gets to the bottom of the situation. This unique musical-of-sorts matches every syllable of dialogue to every note from cornetist Rex Stewart's 1966 recording 'Conversation Piece'.

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Can one man with a dream win the heart of the world's most powerful woman? This is a documentary like none you have seen before - the first musical docu-tragi-comedy in the history of cinema. Part Borat, part Fahrenheit 9/11, part Mamma Mia!, it follows a love-struck soul's hilarious, emotionally engaging, and ultimately shocking quest to woo former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.   A spin on the Rapunzel fairy-tale, this unique romantic/political/biographic feature follows Devin Ratray, a portly website designer, musician, former child actor (famed as Buzz in Home Alone), and besotted admirer of Condi, as he prepares to meet her.   As Devin travels the country, learning more about the great lady from those who know her, Courting Condi tells the life story of one of our era's most inspiring, enigmatic, and controversial figures. This film is both timely and a classic love story, punctuated by timeless songs.   It's the first retrospective of the Bush Adminstration and will inspire audiences to laugh, sing and protest about the past eight years.

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Set in an austere and cloistered English girls school in the mid 1930s, Cracks is a compelling tale of innocence corrupted. An elite group of girls idolise their beloved teacher, Miss G (Eva Green). But their unhealthy bond is threatened by the arrival of an exotic and beautiful foreign student whose rejection of Miss G's attentions threatens the status quo and brings tragic consequences for them all.

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Let Joey Frisk tell you about the worst week of his life.   Things are looking up for stand up comedian Joey Frisk - his foul mouthed act has drawn interest from people in high places.  Then he tells one little gag about an old school friend, who just happens to be in the audience, and things begin to unravel - suddenly Frank is everywhere Joey goes, wanting to talk about the old days.   A bold, low budget thriller from Scotland, with a powerhouse performace from Stephen McCole (Rushmore, Last Orders).

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When P J inherits his familys bakery following the disappearance of his parents, his shocking baking and business skills lead the shop into decline. Not wanting to break the promise he made to his mum and dad, with the help of his group of slightly dysfunctional friends and his foreign love interest Gala, he manages to revive Cup Cake and throw it back to its former glory. The reformation story does not go without, the odd dodgy spray tan, thanks to the towns local heavies, along with some insane robotic dancing and a couple of weddings varying in scale and colour. Cup Cake will remind you what it is to love as well as opening your eyes to a whole new world of fashion.

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Two lovers make a promise to each other that will change their lives forever.

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An Indian gypsy woman torn between two worlds fighting by her wits and beauty for survival. Shot over four years the film follow the life of charismatic Sandra. From the bottom rungs of Indian society, she was the first of her caste to marry a Westerner. With the advent of tourism her family was one of the first to move to Pushkar in search of a better way of life. As a teenager she met Michael, a wealthy middle aged Australian. Utterly seduced by each others differences Michael spent five years with her family before marrying her. After four years he deserted her taking their daughter with him. The film starts weeks after Sandra was abandoned trying to understand what happened. As time progresses becoming more estranged from her family Sandra follows a route that leads her into dubious relationships with tourist men. This complex film offers an insight into a microcosm reflecting the emotional impact when two cultures clash. A free spirit the decisions Sandra makes often feel like her choice, yet the invisible walls that imprison her in limbo are also cultural. A tragic cautionary tale that also celebrates the spirit of survival in a rapidly changing India.

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Campers travel deep into a mysterious forest only to discover they are not alone.

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When the recession is hitting the criminal world as hard as it is hitting Wall Street, New York gangster and loan shark, Mr Thigo (Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson) arrives in London to make an example out of one of his late payers. Already struggling financially, reformed ex- con Nick (Tamer Hassan) is given exactly 24 hours to come up with the £100,000 left on his bill or he is a DEAD MAN RUNNING. As a guarantee, Thigo’s men hold Nick’s wheelchair-bound mum (Brenda Blethyn) hostage, leaving him no choice but to comply. Enlisting the help of his best mate, Bing (Danny Dyer), the boys embark on a frantic race against the clock. Their mission takes them from the dog tracks of East London to the underground drug scene of Manchester as they try every trick and scam in the book to get the cash before it’s too late.