Project Detail

What We Wished We Could Be

Aidan opens his eyes wide, revealing severe yellow jaundice in his eye.

Synopsis

A couple affected by the contaminated blood scandal face a difficult decision when an offer of life-saving treatment threatens their dreams for the future.
Official Selection Flickers Rhode Island Film Festival 2024 - World Premiere
Official Selection HollyShorts Film Festival 2024

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
20 min 45 sec
Format
16 mm
Director
Luke Shelley
Producer
Sophie Stacey
Co-Producer
Yasmin Rais
Executive Producer
Chris Overton, Rebecca Harris-Turner, Mustapha Wehbi, Delphino Huang, James Patterson, Jenna-Louise Hawkins, Yannick Hausler, Luke Shelley
Editor
Flaura Atkinson
Screenwriter
Jenna-Louise Hawkins
Director of Photography
Yannick Hausler
Production Designer
Bibi Baker
Sound
Greg Claridge
Composer
Michael Llewelyn Barker
Principal cast
Jamie Muscato, Anoushka Lucas
Costume Designer
Devon Opp
Hair, Make Up & Prosthetics Designer
Rebecca Wheeler
Casting Director
Stevee Davies

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

A Slick Films, Dolphragon, Maypole Production, Candlelight Films production

Candlelight Films

Luke Shelley

Sales Company

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