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Synopsis

A quick-witted short, that explores hook-up culture amongst Black-British men in Birmingham, England.
Lucas, a computer techie goes on an ordeal when he invites Theo around for what he thought would be no strings attached fun, but it takes an odd turn.
Official Selection Chicago International Film Festival 2023 - World premiere

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 min 26 sec
Director
Adrian Gardner
Producer
George Somner
Executive Producer
Robert Douglas, Glen Funnell, Gian Keller
Editor
Patrick Walsh
Screenwriter
Ryan Walker-Edwards
Director of Photography
J.P. Garcia
Production Designer
Louis Simonon
Sound
Alex Batchelor
Composer
Mali Baden-Powell
Principal cast
Stephen Adjei-Kyem, Ryan Walker-Edwards, Taja Christian
Costume
Aisha Jimoh
Intimacy Co-ordinator
Jamila Wingett

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Production Company

Hatch Films

85 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 7LT

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