Project Detail

Pirates

Synopsis

New Year’s Eve 1999. Cappo, Two Tonne and Kid drive through London in their tiny Peugeot 205, pumping a live garage set from the stereo and arguing about their Avirex jackets and Naf Naf imports. As the eighteen-year-olds step into adulthood they know their lives and friendships are on the brink of change. Determined to end the century on a bang they drive from place to place in a desperate search for tickets for the best millennium party EVER. In their efforts to end up somewhere, they end up closer together.
A warm, dynamic and direct comedy. The first feature from UK actor, presenter and radio DJ Reggie Yates.
Official Selection SXSW Film Festival - World premiere

Details

Year: 2022
Type of film: Features
Director: Reggie Yates 1st Feature
Producer: Polly Leys, Kate Norrish, Jim Reeve
Executive Producer: Farhana Bhula,
Editor: Ash White
Screenwriter: Reggie Yates
Director of Photography: Rachel Clark
Production Designer: Francesca Massariol
Principal cast: Elliot Edusah, Jordan Peters, Reda Elazouar, Kassius Nelson, Youssef Kerkour

Genre

Comedy

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Developed with support from BBC Film, Hillbilly Films, BFI

Hillbilly Films

Polly Leys

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BBC Film

BBC Broadcasting House
7th Floor, Zone A
Portland Place
London
W1A 1AA

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