Project Detail

Birdhouse

A man with downs syndrome is standing against a backdrop of high rise buildings at dusk, looking behind himself. He is wearing dark baggy clothing and big chunky headphones

Synopsis

Lewis, a young, dishevelled, unsuspecting man finds himself in a cacophony of trouble, as a local gang leader, Frankie takes advantage of his need for connection and sets up shop in his flat.
At its core, this film is a gritty, cinematic look into the manipulative world of cuckooing and what happens when you underestimate someone's abilities to make their own choices.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
13 min 44 sec
Director
Moritz Valero
Producer
Jo Sargeant
Executive Producer
Clare-Louise English, Elisabeth Hopper, Josic Cadoret
Editor
Sam Hodge
Screenwriter
Moritz Valero
Director of Photography
Jon Muschamp
Production Designer
Melfin Pereira
Sound
Michael Griggs
Composer
Sam Dinley
Principal cast
Tommy Jessop, Sam Hazeldine, Benjamin Sarpong-Broni
Other Lead Creative(s)
Lewin Lloyd, Louis Oliver
Costume Designer
Mary Jean Walsh
Hair and Makeup Designer
Nicky Weir
1st AD
Sam Arnold
Gaffer
Alex Magill
1st AC/Focus Puller
Irys Steel
Production Manager
Maryna Kalashnykova

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Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

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