Project Detail

Zero

Synopsis

In a dystopian near future, The Gateway offers the only chance of survival for teenagers, Zero and Serger, and their younger sister, Wake - who they are determined to save from the violence of The City. But, when Zero’s life is threatened, she flees taking her reluctant younger sister with her. Their brother, Serger, is forced to chase them down - and when he does, each is faced with the choice; to save only one.

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Features
Running time
89 min
Director
Faye Gilbert 1st Feature
Producer
Yaw A. Basoah
Screenwriter
Faye Gilbert
Director of Photography
Laura Bellingham
Production Designer
Francesca Massariol
Principal cast
Bethany O'Halloran, Lauren Grace, Moe Bar-El, Anthony Lewis-Clark, Marcus Coombs, Cameron Douglas

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

A Dark Pictures production with the support of BBC Film, BFI Film Fund, Creative Skillset and Film London via the Microwave scheme

Microwave

Film London
The Arts Building
Morris Place
London N4 3JG

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