NEWS
We are delighted to announce that our short film, Joy was awarded the Prix UIP Rotterdam at this years 37th International Film Festival Rotterdam. Joe was at the festival to accept the award (see pic) and Joy now goes forward to the European Film Awards to be announced in December. The jury said of Joy:
‘This is a wonderfully cinematic short film where content and form are in perfect balance. With its deliberate slow-motion and skillfully choreographed construction, Joy takes us on a journey not just across the public park of its setting, but on an intriguing imaginative journey.’

Our new film, Helen (previously known as: All Day And All Night), the culmination of our 5 year Civic Life project, is now in post-production and will be completed by May.

Also in the advanced stages of development is Left-handed, a feature film project. Left-handed is being developed as part of the Digital Departures scheme in Liverpool.


The complete Civic Life DVD is now available to buy on DVD from the UNBOUND website.

Who Killed Brown Owl features in the Best v Best DVD the first DVD release from Shooting People's newly launched label 'Word of Mouth Films'.

Revolution features in the Darklight Compendium Vol. 1 DVD.

Revolution and an interview with desperate optimists can be seen on Film Network.

On October 5th Alex Fitch talked with Joe on Resonace FM's i’mreadyformycloseup.

Daydream was short-listed for a 'Tiger Short Film Award' at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2007.

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