Projects matching: Dexter Fletcher

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This unpredictable allegorical biopic from a filmmaker with Down Syndrome charts the life of a horned baby through years in captivity and ultimate revenge. Fusing horror, dark comedy, an evocative soundtrack and a foul-mouthed monster, a macabre story of a misunderstood child on a path to controlling their own life.

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The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.
Much like the man himself, 'Rocketman' is a larger-than-life movie musical spectacle that tells the story of Elton John - a child prodigy turned music legend.
Official Selection Cannes Film Festival 2019 - Out of Competition - World premiere

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'Bohemian Rhapsody' is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury's lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.
A chronicle of the years leading up to seminal band Queen's appearance at the Live Aid concert in 1985.

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In a quiet country farmhouse, Britain's vampires gather for their once-every-fifty-years meeting.
Others will be joining them too: unwitting Essex boy Sebastian Crockett, whose promise of a night of passion with ravishing cougar Vanessa quickly turns into a fight for survival after she decides to introduce him to some of her friends - the coven of hungry vampires.
As if Sebastian's night couldn't get any worse, a heavily armed band of mercenary vampire hunters led by the steadfast Captain Bingham, crashes the party - and much like the vampires, they're out for blood.
It's going to be a night to remember.

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The story of Great Britain's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics, (anti)hero Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards.
Following the realisation of the childhood dream of Michael Edwards (a.k.a Eddie), and his unflinching determination to become Great Britain’s first Olympic ski-jumper (whether he had the requisite talent or not). Reluctantly aided by former ski-jumper Bronson Peary as his coach, Eddie is unwavering in his quest to reach the 1988 Calgary Winter Games.
An uplifting, inspirational story that celebrates human spirit, passion, and one man’s refusal to accept defeat.

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On a Friday afternoon in North London, Jack decides to bet £250 on a horse win treble which, if all three horses win, would net him and his friends a fortune.

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Based on the stage hit of the same name featuring music by pop-folk band The Proclaimers, Sunshine on Leith follows the stories of Davy and Ally, who have to re-learn how to live life in Edinburgh after coming home from serving in Afghanistan.

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Out on parole after 8 years inside Bill Hayward returns home to find his now 11 and 15 year old sons abandoned by their mother and fending for themselves. Unwilling to play Dad, an uncaring Bill is determined to move on. Although Dean the older boy has found a job and is doing his best to be a father to his younger brother Jimmy, the arrival of Bill has brought them to the attention of social services. With the danger of being put into care looming, Dean forces his feckless Dad to stay by threatening to grass him up for dealing. If there's one thing Bill doesn't want it's to go back to prison. He reluctantly agrees to stay for a week o help fool social services that the boys are being cared for. Having never really grown up himself Bill quickly connects with Jimmy and through this new bond starts to realize what he's been missing. He has a family, a place in the world. He is a father. However, their happy family set up is short lived when Jimmy gets into trouble with Bill's dangerous old cohorts. To sort it out would breach the terms of his license and risk sending him back to Jail. Bill's next steps will show what sort of a Dad he wants to be. A good one or a free one.

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A gang of tough London Hoods get more than they bargained for when a Group of Eastern European Businessmen make an offer to buy their club, The Inferno. Refusing to take no for an answer mayhem ensues as the 'businessmen' turn out to be nothing less than a group of vampires hell-bent on reclaiming what they consider to be 'their' property. Gangsters and Vampires battle it out for the ultimate prize.

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Shot in high-contrast black and white with splashes of colour comes Jack Falls, the film noir follow up to Jack Said and Jack Says and final installment in Jack's downward journey.

Surviving a murder attempt in Amsterdam, former undercover police officer Jack Adleth returns to London to seek revenge and settle some old scores, but he soon finds himself in danger not just from his former criminal associates, but his old police colleagues too. As he battles to stay alive, he must also deal with the guilt from the consequences of his undercover life.

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Centred around the East London Grime Club scene, the story sees the rise of Danny, the Baseline Club bouncer. Used to breaking up fights, managing drunken kids and working the door, Danny is suddenly plunged deep into an underworld he had tried hard to avoid when he rescues Terry, the club owner and local gang leader, from a hit-man.

Danny is promoted to club manager, but only on the condition that he turns a blind eye to the shady going on both on and off the dance-floor. Danny and his girlfriend Jessica dream of setting up their own club, but Danny is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice when he has to choose between loyalty, morality and his own dream of escape.
 
Adapted from the film The Grind by Rishi Opel.

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Albert Ross is a frustrated dentist who suddenly finds that whatever he dreams comes true.