Project Detail

The Launch

Synopsis

Britain… the near future. Earth is dying and another home needs to be found. The EXO1 launch is the only hope. Trapped in an abusive relationship, a woman makes desperate choices to escape, and claim her place on the launch.

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 min 43 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Steven Olugbenga Eniraiyetan
Producer
Grace Okyere-Fosu
Co-Producer
Danielle Goff
Executive Producer
Aaliah Simpson
Editor
Chiara Bellesia
Screenwriter
Grace Okyere-Fosu
Director of Photography
Charlie Jenkins
Production Designer
Milly White
Sound
Jon Clarke, Mike Johnson
Composer
Jon Clarke
Principal cast
Ronke Adekoluejo, Tamara Lawrance, Robbie O’Neill

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

The Launch Production Ltd

5 Belfield Road
Stockport
SK5 6NY

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