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FIVE exciting short films will be premiered at the Curzon Soho, as part of
the ‘Completion Fund Scheme’, on Monday, April 7, in what promises
to be an excellent showcase for some of the emerging names in British cinema.
The scheme is jointly financed by the Film Council's New Cinema Fund and Filmfour
Lab to help filmmakers and production companies complete short film projects
that have already been shot, but lack the funds to finish.
Maya Vision International is the managing company responsible for the short-listing,
selecting and delivery of the films. The five films are:
OZONE - It’s the year 2050 - pork and dairy are illegal, soy has
saved the planet and states have finally given way to corporations. The human
race is liberated and given it’s ultimate freedom: the Freedom from Choice.
But what about when you want a little something that’s not on the menu?
You will always need an invitation to the 200th floor. Ozone is written and
directed by Nick Brooks and Laura Kelly, who have an extensive background
in designing visual effects, and have worked on films including The
Matrix, Judge Dredd, Fight Club and
Blade II. Ozone was shot in Prague in the
National Mausoleum and stars the respected Czech theatre actor Karel Dobry.
DIVINE - Life’s not so good for ten-year-old Angeline (Hannah
McLeod), her family ignore her in favour of her football mad brother while
school is not much better. There she spends her time being tormented by a
pint-sized hard nut with a penchant for big dresses while also fending off
advances from the class Lothario. To find an escape from all this madness
she looks for a bit of heavenly inspiration. Divine is written and directed
by Angela Murray and produced by Rebecca Knapp. Angela was one of the winners
of the DNA Films/Scottish Screen First Draft Competition with her feature
script The Book Carriers. Divine has already won the audience award at both
Peepshow, London 2003 and Blue Room, Edinburgh 2002, as well as receiving
several nominations for the Scottish BAFTA New Talent Awards 2002. Since Divine,
Angela has completed her third short film The Choir for CBBC Scotland and
Scottish Screen.
FRIDAY NIGHT IN - At her civilised dinner party Jenny delights in telling
her friends all about her new relationship. Cheryl is not so happy –
desperate for sex, having drunk a little too much wine and being unable to
listen to the drone of domestic bliss any longer, she decides to take matters
into her own hands. She checks her make-up and leaves in search of a little
non-committal one-to one. The film is writer / director Ruth Coulson’s
debut film and stars Richard Coyle (Topsy Turvy, Human Traffic), Flora Montgomery
(When Brendan Met Trudy, ‘Metropolis’), Claire Goose (‘Casualty’,
‘Waking the Dead’) and Tam Williams (‘Killer Net’).
LIST3
- Two men (pictured right) in a bar talking about lists. Who are they?
Are they in fact the same person arguing with themselves? A metaphysical puzzle
wrapped in a conundrum that focuses on the duality of an individual on the
verge of a break-up with his girlfriend. List is written and directed by DW
Mault, who started his career in film criticism. For the last four years Mault
has been writing his own screenplays and is currently writing a feature Paris
DV which he intends to direct. List is produced by Solon Papadopoulos (‘Warship’)
and stars Jack Marsden (Cops, My Kingdom) and Scot Williams (Backbeat, Tulse
Luper Suitcases).
DAY OF THE SUBGENIUS - is a 7-minute mixed media animation set in a
present day metropolis. It is inspired by and incorporates ‘The Brag
of the Sub Genius’, a manifesto for the legendary ‘anti-cult cult
The Church of the Sub Genius’. The director Chris Hopewell began his
career working as a graphic artist for a number of ground breaking magazines
world wide, and became editor of the award-winning cult surrealist magazine
‘Bugs & Drugs’ before moving into film. Chris has written scripts
for successful radio and TV comedy programs and has spent the last two years
on Bolexbrothers productions, including the highly anticipated Magic Roundabout.
The Day of the Subgenius is Hopewell’s first film.
The Completion Fund is part of an exciting programme of four schemes set up
by the New Cinema Fund and FilmFour Lab, encouraging directors, producers
and creative talent to push their artistic boundaries. The four schemes are:
Cinema Extreme, Comedy, Viro and The Completion Fund.
The films above will be screened at the Curzon Soho, on April 7, from 6pm.
Admission costs £3. Booking Line: 0871 871 0022.
