Project Detail

Boxing Day

Synopsis

Inspired by writer, director and star Aml Ameen's life, BOXING DAY follows Melvin, a British author living in America, who returns home to London for Christmas to introduce his American fiancée, Lisa, to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Their relationship is put to the test as she discovers the world her fiancée has left behind.

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Features
Director
Aml Ameen 1st Feature
Producer
Aml Ameen, Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, Damian Jones, Dominique Telson, Matthew G. Zamias
Editor
Rebecca Lloyd
Screenwriter
Aml Ameen, Bruce Purnell
Director of Photography
David Pimm
Production Designer
Gina Godwin
Principal cast
Aml Ameen, Aja Naomi King, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Tamara Lawrance

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

BFI

Sales Company

Rocket Science

140 Wardour St
London W1F 8ZT

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