Project Detail

Blue Violet

Blue Violet

Synopsis

Blue’s gift preparations for her beloved Violet transform into something darker when reality picks up the phone. A romantic gesture like no other.
Official Selection BFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2025

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
9 min 58 sec
Format
DV Tape
Director
Josie Charles
Producer
Archie Sinclair, Chuckie McEwan, Josie Charles, Esme Allen
Editor
Romany Rowell
Screenwriter
Esme Allen
Director of Photography
Jos Bitelli
Production Designer
Giorgia Lee Joseph
Sound
Pär Carlsson
Composer
William Smith
Principal cast
Esme Allen, Talitha Wing, Saphira Wing

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Production Status

Production Company

Grey Moth

12 Angel Lane
London
SE17 3FR
https://grey-moth.com/

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