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Stephen

Synopsis

Ste Giddings grew up with addictions in himself and those around him. At 26 he was giving up on life. STEPHEN is a film-within-a-film that combines narrative fiction with real-life observation and archive material. It takes us on intimate journeys into two characters as Ste auditions for and takes on a role in a fiction film. Produced with a mixed cast of people in addiction/recovery alongside four professional actors, the film presents alternative perspectives on urgent social questions including alcohol/drug misuse, gambling and mental health. As fiction merges with reality the separation between person, actor and character at times dissolves.
Official Selection Sheffield DocFest 2023 - World premiere

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Features
Running time
78 min
Format
4K Video
Director
Melanie Manchot 1st Feature
Producer
Elena Hill
Co-Producer
Melanie Manchot
Executive Producer
Solon Papadopoulos
Editor
Graeme Hanks, Liza Ryan-Carter
Screenwriter
Leigh Campbell
Director of Photography
Andrew Schonfelder
Production Designer
Stephanie O'Hara
Sound
Phil Hartley
Composer
Forest Swords
Principal cast
Stephen Giddings, Michelle Collins, Paislie Reid, Kent Riley, Michael Starke
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Stephen

Genre

Experimental Woman Director Drama

Categories

Fiction Documentary Artist Project and Video / Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

STEPHEN Film Ltd

Melanie Manchot & Elena Hill
33 Dunloe Street
London
E2 8JR

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