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Code Brown

Synopsis

Fresh out of university and brimming with optimism, Lucy and Sean begin their civil service placements at Belfast City Council, only to find themselves thrust into chaos when a bizarre gastrointestinal epidemic - dubbed "Code Brown" - strikes the city. As nappies become black-market currency and the council descends into disarray, the duo stumbles upon a conspiracy involving illegal sewage dumping and a corrupt councillor lining his pockets. What began as mundane office work spirals into a frantic investigation filled with stool samples, shady contracts, and a very suspicious boat.
With Belfast quite literally in the shit, it’s not the bureaucrats who save the day, but its citizens. From disinfectant-wielding grannies to paramedics in DIY hazmat suits, the community rallies with resilience and absurdity.
In a climactic council showdown - punctuated by an explosive display from local wildlife... - Lucy and Sean expose the scandal, becoming unlikely heroes. The film ends with a messy but heartwarming celebration of civic pride, teamwork, and a city that proves it can weather any storm…even a tidal wave of diarrhea.

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Details

Year: 2027
Type of project: Features
Running time: 90 min
Format: 6K
Director: Larry Cowan 1st Feature
Producer: Thomas Pollock
Editor: Caitlin Joyce
Screenwriter: Larry Cowan and Conor McGuinness
Director of Photography: CJ Snodden

Genre

Climate / Environment Comedy Crime / Mystery Drama Northern Irish

Production Status

Pre-production

Production Company

Lamb Films

Larry Cowan
551-555 Lisburn Rd
Belfast
BT9 7GQ

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