Project Detail

The Stupid Boy

Authentive

Synopsis

Set in London, where there has been a spate of white supremacist suicide bombings. Michael Adisa, a neuro-diverse, dual-heritage teenager is bright, sees the world differently and is unusually affectionate.
Stephen Mires, an abused, broken man has begun attending ‘Christian Nation’ meetings.
One day at Brixton Market their worlds collide.

Details

Year: 2022
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 15 min 52 sec
Format: Digital
Director: Phil Dunn
Producer: Gabrielle Oliver
Co-Producer: N.A.
Executive Producer: Phil Dunn
Editor: Peter H Oliver
Screenwriter: Phil Dunn
Director of Photography: Mario Genovese
Production Designer: Phil Dunn
Sound: Rich Vossgatter
Composer: Tom Bell
Principal cast: Michael Adisa, Joshua Griffin. Adio Adisa, Derek Elroy. Polly Adisa, Ellie Piercy. Stephen Mires, Shaun Mason
Additional Cast: Aryanna Ramkhalawon, Marcus Jackson, Barry Aird, Winifred Darlington, Kareem Nasif
Colourist: Stef Colosi
Casting: Priyanka Patel, Gabrielle Oliver
Production Coordinator: James Gourlay
Sound Recordist: Cam Griff
Director’s Assistant/Clapper: Kyle Marsh
Camera Assistant/Focus Pull: Andreea E. Petricioiu
Wardrobe: Elena Catangiu
Props: Seonaid Gowdie
Principle BTS Photography: Hazel Thompson
Hair and Makeup: Sandra Hadi, Jennifer Constantine, Angela Stewart
BTS Photography: Hamish Jordan
Runners: Francis Rudd, Aziza Brown, Brynn Dommett
Grip and Camera Equipment: Procam Take 2
Brixton Village Catering: Oowee Vegan
1st Assistant Editor: Andrew Reynolds
Colour Grade: OKAY Studio
Sound Studio: Phonographic
VFX/Title Design: Authentive