Project Detail

Smooth the Edges

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

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

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