When Hottest New Band in the World – GLASSHEART – head into the legendary Rockfield Studios to record their sophomore record the last thing they need is for singer/songwriter KELLY (Alia Shawkat) to manifest her very own brand of ‘Writer’s Block’. Tensions mount as KELLY procrastinates, and pressure builds. Lead Guitarist ALICE writes and records …
After a chance encounter at a tacky London nightclub, unlucky in love Ryan (George MacKay) and Laura (Alexandra Roach) drunkenly arrange to go on a proper date. The following week, Laura arrives at Ryan’s house expecting to go out for the Indian meal they discussed via text. However, an ill-informed pep-talk from Dan (Michael Socha), …
After her father’s funeral, American student Caitlin (Laura Harrier) leaves her grieving mother (Kate Dickie) behind to return to her third-year studies at the Glasgow School of Art. There she juggles her grief and end-of-year presentation with meeting a new guy, Rory (Scott Miller), and a rupture in her relationship with her housemate and BFF …
London-based architect Carl (Tom Sturridge) has unwittingly fallen into the trappings of a monotonous, corporate lifestyle, leaving behind the idealistic, creative artist he once was. In a bid to clear his mind – particularly with his proposal for an atrium hanging in the balance – he journeys to Africa, hoping of find tranquillity and answers …
Starring Noel Clarke, Stormzy and Arnold OcengDirected and written by Noel Clarke A decade on from the events in Adulthood, and Sam Peel (Noel Clarke) has grown up, in a stable relationship with his lawyer girlfriend Kayla (Shanika Warren-Markland), and raise their child together, seeking a peaceful existence far away from the former’s disruptive background. …
Unbearably self-assured, and irritatingly cocksure, one thing Alex (Michael Socha) can boast about is his loyalty to his dearest friend, Jim (Danny Morgan). With the latter’s 30th birthday on the horizon, Alex promises to help get his best friend laid, so he won’t reach this unwelcome milestone a virgin. They muster up the courage to …
A year after being released from prison, middle-aged Carl Woods (Toby Jones) has done well to carve out a life for himself in the outside world. Having procured some work and a flat, he now embarks on his first date in fifteen years. The event coincides with his estranged mother’s (Anne Reid) reappearance in his …
Joanne Sykes (Cobie Smulders) is lead singer of once popular 90’s indie rock band The Filthy Dukes. They’ve been on the road since 1996, slowly but surely managing to play 150-capped venues. We find the Dukes at their last ever gig, and as the band falls apart so does Joanne; she’s finds out her boyfriend …
Opening night film at Venice Film Festival Critics Week 2017 Nominated for three British Independent Film Awards (BIFA’s) Special Award New Waves – Festival De Sevilla Jury Awarded Int’l Competition: Best Film Cork Film festival – nominated for “Spirit of the Festival Award.” Madeira Micro Int Film Festival – Jury Special Mention Evening Standard Awards …
Starring Jemima Kirke, Alice Lowe, Joanna Scanlan, Sarah Solemani, Brett Goldstein, Richard ElisDirected by Jamie Adams Happily married, mid-thirties, and without kids, Gillian and Oliver may not be moving at the pace of other couples, but they’re happy. However, parents and friends have been pestering Gillian to move past her meandering writing career and get …