Project Detail

Wasteman

Synopsis

Parolee Taylor's hopes of a fresh start are jeopardised by the arrival of dominant cellmate Dee. As Taylor finds solace and protection in Dee’s shadow, their bond is tested when Dee becomes the target of a vicious attack, leading to an ultimatum that threatens Taylor’s chance at parole and his survival.
Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2025 - World premiere
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025 - European premiere

Details

Year: 2025
Type of project: Features
Running time: 90 min
Director: Calum MacDiarmid 1st Feature
Producer: Sophia Gibber, Myles Payne
Executive Producer: Hunter Andrews, Philip Barantini, Samantha Beddoe, Sonny Gill, Sophie Green, David Jonsson, Stephen Kelliher, Tim Macready, David Staniland, Sam WIlliams
Editor: James Demetriou, Ryan Morrison
Screenwriter: Hunter Andrews, Eoin Doran
Director of Photography: Lorenzo Levrini
Production Designer: Phoebe Platman
Composer: Forest Swords
Principal cast: David Jonsson, Tom Blyth, Alex Hassell, Corin Silva, Paul Hilton

Genre

Action

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

An Agile Films (UK), Bankside Films (UK), Hoopsa Films (UK), It's All Made Up Productions (UK) production

Agile Films

68-72 Redchurch Street
London
E2 7DP

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Sales Company

Bankside Films

Ashley House, 5th Floor
12 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 8QN

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