Hound
A unique new thriller set in the vast British countryside following to campers, troubled by the sounds of disturbed barking in the distance.
Inspirations
Inspirations for this short include; The Lobster, Shiva Baby, Maine and The Hunt for Wilderpeople. We want to really bring the beauty of the countryside and contrast it with the horror that awaits the two boys at the end of the story.
Directed by Ben Keir
Benjamin Keir is the writer and director of Hound, he’s directed plenty of short films and written scripts for other people as well as himself.
He graduated from the BFI Film Academy at the age of 17 and gained a Silver Arts Award. He then directed and screened his short film ‘The Pardoner’s Tale’ at a cinema in Canterbury where he had a live Q&A with the audience afterwards.
During A-Levels, he won two awards for ‘Outstanding Achievements in Visual Arts’ one of which was awarded to him by Director Clio Barnard.
Produced by Lyric Busk
Lyric Busk is the producer of Hound. Specialising in producing short films and music videos, they are excited to be a part of this project. After first hearing about the project, they came onto it, excited to work with the crew and challenge themselves.
Having gained industry experience from 16 in the BFI Film Academy, Love Island, within the ITV Development Team and working as a production coordinator, they have gained skills in budgeting and organisation.
Cinematography by Tom Thain
Tom Thain is Hound’s Director of Photography. With an interest in photography from a young age and as a visual learner, the progression to cinematography has been a natural one.
Picking up a bridge camera as a youngster, he won the Arran Natural History Society Photography award as an adolescent only furthering his passion. With a wide variety of roles in the camera and lighting department, Tom has developed his technical knowledge directly on set.