The Messenger

Director: David Blair

Year: 2016

This is the story of Joseph and Ria, two kindred spirits who forge an unlikely friendship. Both are looking for a way out until they find each other and their friendship gives them both a glimpse of something more. But it is destined to end in the most extreme of circumstances if either is to escape the confines of their lives and get away for good. <br /> A story of love, of loss and of hope played out against the magical backdrop of the northern English seaside town of Blackpool. <br /> Edinburgh International Film Festival 2016 - World premiere

Director: David Blair

Year: 2012

David Blair directs this powerful British Drama, loosely inspired by John Steinbeck's novel 'Of Mice and Men'. Set in Nottingham, the film revolves around the relationship between the thuggish Danny and Joseph, a giant of a man with a mental age of seven. When Danny finds himself in debt to a local crime boss, he feels he is left with no choice but to manipulate Joseph into participating in a series of underground cage fights from which Danny can pay his debts.

Director: David Blair

Year: 2002

Darren Daniels is a handsome, charismatic and deeply insincere television presenter whose hit show 'Tabloid TV' uncovers the darkest secrets of even the most virtuous celebrity guest. Such is the kudos of the show, that despite these personal revelations, star guests keep coming.<br /> <br /> Life is wonderful, the show's ratings are high, until one fateful night when Darren is introduced to malevolent criminal Vince, and is encouraged to take part in a kinky sex game with two stunning glamour models. The tables are finally turned and the joke is on Darren, who cannot escape the skeletons in his own cupboard.