Project Detail

A Hand Rises

A group of people raise their hands
A group of people raise their hands

Synopsis

A death shakes a tight-knit deaf community, leading members to challenge their longtime leader's influence.

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
90 min
Format
Digital
Director
Louise Stern 1st Feature
Producer
Helen Simmons, Manon Ardisson
Co-Producer
Chloe Culpin
Executive Producer
Eva Yates, Mia Bays
Editor
Gareth Scales, Stella Heath Keir
Screenwriter
Louise Stern
Director of Photography
Adam Suschitzky
Production Designer
Paix Robinson
Composer
Oliver Coates
Principal cast
Brian Duffy, Raffie Julien, Amie Francis, Claire Wetherall

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Erebus Pictures Ltd

Flat 1 Albermarle Mansions
Heath Drive
London
NW3 7TA

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