BAFTA Showcase Yorkshire Filmmakers
Screen Yorkshire has partnered with BAFTA to raise the profile of emerging filmmaker talent in the region. The exclusive industry showcase will be held today, at the BAFTA headquarters in London, where the work of three writer/directors from Screen Yorkshire's Digital Shorts scheme will be viewed.
Nightswimming Luke and Ellen break into a derelict Victorian swimming baths in order to spend the night together. They are discovered by Martin, a night watchman. Danger and desire collide when we discover that no one is who and what they seem. A tale of loneliness and longing, power and control.
Writer/Director: Dominic Leclerc Producer: Kath Beedles Executive Producers: Julia Caithness and Tony Dixon
Scent John is unable to accept the loss of his wife Patricia and keeps her death a secret, choosing instead to keep her at home. A story of love, loss and denial.
Writer/Director: Darren Bolton Producer: Emily Bignell Executive Producers: Julia Caithness and Tony Dixon
Threads Liam is a mixed-race teenager who comes face to face with Steve Barker, a political candidate for the far-right party. A man who Liam believes is his father. As Liam begins to feel connected to him, he must make a tough decision - are his roots or his individuality more important to him?
Writer/Director: Matt Taabu Producers: Rob Speranza and Alex Usborne Executive Producers: Tony Dixon and Kate O'Hara
Good luck to you all from Creative Boom Leeds...
