Project Detail

Stephen

Melanie Manchot/STEPHEN FILM Ltd

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
Trailer password: Stephen

Genre

Experimental Woman Director Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

STEPHEN Film Ltd

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

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