Writer
A short drama that I wrote & directed. I wanted to make a film on Super 16mm, so with some savings and an eager team of fledgling filmmakers I produced and directed the short over three weekends in locations around London.
The film was well received at screenings, though did not perform as well at festivals as I would have liked. There are teething shortcomings due to a limited budget & resources, but as an early effort I feel like it shows potential.
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“A young writer is driven mad by a sequence of infuriating events.”
A thriller with a dash of black comedy; as a writer faces multiple rejections and financial trouble, injustices both big and small begin to aggravate and infuriate him. Everything comes to a head when he is threatened over a disputed lunch bill. He snaps. He loses grip on reality, and releases his inner monster on the most available victim.
The film has finished the festival rounds, and as such is shown here in full. Viewer discretion advised! This film features strong language, mild nudity and violence.
Cast
Charles Reston, George Savvides, Margo Henson, Jordon Stevens, George Xander, Maxwell Cavenham, Janne Kaas, Michael Batecko.
Crew
Written & Directed by Sam Brewster
DoP Mateusz Golebiewski
Original Score Roberto De Spirito
Special thanks to Grays Inn DIY store, New River Cafe, Protein coffee shop, Central Film School, idailies, Neil Gillett & Frankie Edwards.
Tech Specs
Completion Date October 2013
Runtime 12min 25sec
Sound Mix Stereo
Format Super 16mm
Aspect Ratio 1:1.78 (16:9)
Country of production United Kingdom
Screenings & Awards
2016 Portsmouth IFF
2016 Pennine Film Festival
2014 MUSIC & SOUND Awards