Project Detail

Smooth the Edges

Synopsis

Chantel, a young woman of Romani-Gypsy heritage conceals her ethnicity to avoid workplace discrimination, but after losing her job, she confronts her identity while navigating the challenges of finding new employment and facing the prejudices of those around her.

Details

Year: 2026
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 12 min 5 sec
Format: Digital
Director: Charles Newland
Producer: Alessandro Luchetti, Liza Mortimer
Executive Producer: Lauren Parker
Editor: Alessandro Luchetti, Martina Zamolo
Screenwriter: Charles Newland
Director of Photography: Robbie Bryant
Production Designer: Brydie Teggart
Sound: Adam Fletcher
Composer: Malachi Lillitos
Principal cast: Megan Placito, Maximilian Newland, Colin Wells

Genre

Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

Bardena Films

Alessandro Luchetti

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