Project Detail

The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands

David Philpott in underpass fighting

Synopsis

A man on parole, a struggling mother, and a pair of drug-dealing brothers each become part of a dizzying multiplicity of plots, but one story.
A working class drama focusing on social mobility, disillusionment, and the struggles of working class people. Seen through the perspectives of three characters, the film is loosely based on real life events and uses a mixture of professional and first time actors.

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
59 min
Format
Digital
Director
Colin O’Reilly 1st Feature
Producer
Colin O’Reilly
Co-Producer
Ben Shockley
Executive Producer
Zoe O’Reilly
Editor
Colin O’Reilly
Screenwriter
Colin O’Reilly
Director of Photography
Colin O’Reilly
Production Designer
Billie Hoyle
Sound
Colin O’Reilly
Composer
Michael Jack Wylie, Lupen Crook, Simon Marchant, Rich Bex
Principal cast
David Philpott, Kim King, Ben Shockley, Ryan Hill, Richard Rycroft, Antony Caplin

Production Status

Production Company

An Ameba Films, Glass Eye Films production

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