It’s #NationalMentoringDay and we’re proud to announce that Eastside Educational Trust have brought us on board to mentor this years’ BFI Film Academy. The trust will see 25 aspiring filmmakers aged between 16 – 19 get the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of filmmaking through a series of workshops and masterclasses, in which they will get the […]
We’re thrilled to announce that Christian Cooke’s Edith will be screening at Edinburgh Short Film Festival later this month. Devoted to screening short film from Edinburgh, Scotland and around the world, The ESFF evolved from the Leith Short Film Festival in 2011 and has shown everything – from the first film made in Somalia in 20 […]
We’re excited to announce that Not The Devil has been selected for this years St Cloud Film Fest over the pond in Minnesota. The St Cloud Film Festival promotes film and filmmakers by creating opportunities for education, production, and appreciation during an annual festival and through year-long outreach. From live action to animation, documentary to avant-garde […]
Bloody hell! We’re thrilled to announce that Annie and co will be back in their home town to screen at the BAFTA qualifying, London Short Film Festival in January 2018! Now in its 16th year, the festival has been recognised as the premiere UK showcase for cutting-edge UK independent film, while now accepting international submissions. Renowned […]
You can now watch our award winning short, Tea For Two on OPPRIME.tv! OPPRIME.tv believe that there are stores that must be told. They believe that people with creativity, passion, and the ability to overcome adversity must use their gift of storytelling to change the world. They honor the Independent Filmmaker. They’re the home of […]
Earlier this month both Annie Waits and Not The Devil screened at Great Lakes International Film Festival and Not The Devil was nominated for Best LGBT Film. Considered among most popular film festivals in the world, it was a privilege to be a part of their 16th year! In case you missed it… Not the […]
Watch out Washington, Edith is coming back to screen at the Washington West Film Festival. “Beyond the red carpets, Oscar-nominated films, and world-class independent filmmakers, the Washington West Film Festival is a movement of hope for under-resourced communities. Our audiences themselves become story-creators as we give 100% of all box office net proceeds to projects […]
We’re chuffed to announce that this year we’ve been ask to join the judging panel for TweetFest. The festival started in 2015 as part of the UK Actors Tweetup which has been running since 2010. This is the UK branch of a cross-Atlantic network of Tweetups that happen in LA, NY, London, Ireland and Nottingham. […]
We’re so excited that both Annie Waits and Edith have been selected for the 9th annual Tri-Cities International Film Festival. Their motto is “To spotlight independent films with limited budgets using unlimited imagination!” It’s a privilege to reach more and more corners of the world with these two very different films. We’re thrilled they’re finding audiences. Discover […]
Annie Waits is heading back over to the States – this time to Arkansas at the El Dorado Film Festival. The El Dorado Film Festival was founded as part of the South Arkansas Arts Centers’ 50th anniversary and they strive to bring the best in independent cinema to our local audiences, featuring a wide range […]
We’re thrilled to announce that for the second year running we’ll have a film in the Shropshire Rainbow Film Festival. Last year they screen Queen’s Mile and this year they’ll be screening Not The Devil. Find out more about the festival here. Not the Devil on IMDb
We’re so excited to announce that Christian Cooke’s Edith has been selected for Show Me Shorts in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This is the leading international short film festival as well as an Academy Awards-accredited festival that screens in cinemas nationwide each Spring. Their mission is to create and cultivate the infrastructure required to achieve the widest possible appreciation […]
Even we can’t believe that Queen’s Mile is still on the festival circuit! The heartwarming story of a young woman’s courage in coping with depression, in her own unique way has been selected for PERLEN – Queer Film Festival Hannover. Queen’s Mile on IMDb
The Buffalo International Film Festival – now in its 11th year- is Western New York’s premiere celebration of the moving image and we’re very excited for Edith to be a part of it this year. One of the largest and longest-running film festivals in Western New York, BIFF champions local, national, and international films that test […]
The Romford Film Festival is proud to announce its first world class Rommy Awards event celebrating British and International filmmaking for cinema and we’re very proud that both Annie Waits and Edith will be a part of their first year. Watch the trailers for both films on our YouTube channel here. Annie Waits on IMDb […]
We’re so excited to announce that Annie Waits has been selected for the BAFTA qualifying UnderWire Film Festival and is also nominated for Under 25 Award for Producing! Underwire is the UK’s only film festival celebrating female filmmaking talent across the crafts. It was founded in 2010 by Gabriella Apicella and Gemma Mitchell to address gender […]
If you’re in Kansas City this Friday then you’re in for a treat as Annie Waits is screening at the First Friday Film Festival! The festival does pretty much what is says on the tin and we’re thrilled that we’re able to reach another audience with our ‘Peter Pan’ of an adult, Annie. Watch the trailer […]
Very excited to announce that Edith will be screening as part of Shorts On Taps – Dramathon! Shorts On Tap is an award-winning London-based short film screening platform for both up&coming and established film-makers aimed at showcasing their work, exchanging ideas and receiving feedback. Shorts On Tap’s first full-on short film marathon is coming this October. […]
Annie Waits has been selected for the first annual Inside the Loop Film Festival in Ohio! Executive director, Lana Read said; “While a number of films have been shot and produced in the Sharonville and Cincinnati area, as well as elsewhere in Ohio, independent films and filmmakers have not received the respect and attention we […]
Magic Happens In The Dark at the Byron Bay International Film Festival over in Australia. Each year some of the world’s most exciting film talent join thousands of film lovers at BBFF and we’re thrilled that Christian Cooke’s Edith will be a part of it this year. Over 10 fantastic days in beautiful Byron Bay, […]
Thrilled to announce that Annie Waits has been selected for the twelfth annual Tacoma Film Festival in Washington State, US. The festival is a celebration of independent film mirroring the diverse and eclectic sensibilities of western Washington’s second largest city. Including selections from the Pacific Northwest and all over the world, TFF prides itself on […]
Edith has received its Russian premiere at the Goddess on the Throne Film Festival in Kosovo. Now in it’s fourteenth year it is the first film festival in Kosovo by Besim Ajeti and being held in Fushe Kosova Railway Station in Kosovo. Films are screened on the moving trains running from one city to another. Watch […]
Annie Waits is heading to Patrick’s home town, Donegal in Ireland this weekend! The Disappear Here Film Festival will take place in a series of unique locations in and around the picturesque village of Ballyliffin, Co Donegal. This is the Irish premiere for the short which explores the difficulty we’re faced with learning to ‘adult’ in the 21st […]
Annie Waits is heading to New Jersey in The States to screen at the 5th annual Rahway International Film Festival (a Big Dreams and Silver Screens production). Their mission is to provide an opportunity for artists worldwide to showcase works that educate, and inspire empathy and awareness through film. They believe that film can reach the […]
Very happy to announce that Martin Delaney’s, Queen’s Mile has been selected for this years OutWest Film Fest – Northern Nevada’s LGBTQ Film Festival in Reno and South Lake Tahoe which takes place this month. We couldn’t be more proud about how far this film has travelled and thrilled at how many audiences it has resonated […]
Both Annie Waits and Edith are heading up to the North of England this week to screen at the first annual Bolton International Film Festival. Actress, Maxine Peake is their festival patron and this is what she had to say about short films: “For me short films are essential whether it’s drama, comedy or documentary. […]
We’re very excited to announce that Annie Waits will be screening at this year’s Exit 6 Film Festival, a festival which is very close to our hearts. The festival is in its second year and takes place in Basingstoke where none other than Leonardo DiCaprio has been quoted saying ‘Someday I’m going to retire and […]
Watch out Hastings, Annie Waits is coming to town and she’s bringing limes! The short film is being screened at the third annual Hastings Film Fringe takes place at The Palace, an independent cinema located on the Hastings seafront. This is the directorial debut for Marnie Paxton Harris’ extensive experience as a script supervisor makes her […]
Annie Waits & Edith have been selected for the third annual Full Bloom Film Festival which takes place this month. The festival is dedicated to bringing quality, diverse cinema to Statesville, NC, a multifaceted art-conscious city in North Carolina. Watch the Annie Waits trailer here. And the Edith trailer here. For more about the festival click […]
Annie is back in her home town again, as the film has been selected for this years Charlton and Woolwich Film Festival sponsored by Rockwell Property. Annie Waits tells the story of lust and disappointment, as a twenty-something waits for her adult life to begin. The vignette stars Andrew Simpson (Notes on a Scandal, Rebellion, Road Games), Sam […]
It’s a triple whammy for Annie Waits, Edith and Not The Devil as all three films have been selected for this years Fayetteville Film Fest. The Fayetteville Film Fest is a cultural leader in their region, bringing world class film to their state, developing meaningful relationships with filmmakers, and nurturing the art of filmmaking by […]
Our girls are reunited again! Annie Waits and Edith have both been selected for the 5th annual Beacon Independent Film Festival over in the States. The American audiences have been very welcoming of these two extremely different shorts and we’re grateful to reach such diverse crowds all over the US. View the Annie Waits and Edith […]
Edith has been officially selected for this years Isle of Man Film Festival. Started and run by film makers, the Isle of Man Film Festival is an intimate-yet-rapidly-growing gathering that aims to encourage independent film making talent. A place that British film critic and festival patron, Mark Kermode, describes as “a destination for discovering films”. Find […]
Holy cow! We’re so excited to announce that Annie Waits has been selected for this years San Diego International Film Festival. Now in it’s 16th year, our British romp will be one of 72 short films and one of 2 from the UK screening at the festival in the Shorts and Giggles strand. Check out the […]
We’re thrilled to announce that the BAFTA long-listed, Edith has been selected for this years Dinard British Film Festival. The Dinard British Film Festival was launched in 1989 to bring to France a variety of dynamic and original British productions for both professionals and cinephiles. Edith was the directorial debut for Christian Cooke and stars […]
Annie Waits is getting all exotic and became a semi-finalist at the Malta Film Festival. We’ve all waited for ‘the one’. The one who catches our eye, the one who keeps our interest, the one who won’t expect us to trudge down that conventional path. Annie Waits tells the story of lust and disappointment, as […]
Annie Waits is heading over to Sweden for this long weekend as it’s been selected for the Live at Heart Film Festival. Celebrating independent together with the livemusic-section it is today Scandinavia’s biggest showcase festival for musicians, artists and filmmakers. Film has been a part of the festival for four years. This will be a […]
Inspired by old school video games we created a stylistic, fun way to explain roundups and investment using the Moneybox app. The aim of the game? To save as much as possible using roundups on everyday objects. The 60 second concept has already amassed over 1 million views on social media. From your morning coffee to […]
London-centric short, Annie Waits won Best Female Voice Over for April Kelley’s performance at the Enginuity Awards. Written by Chris Anastasi who crafted a script nearly entirely of voice over of the inner thoughts our the main character Annie. Watch the trailer here. Annie Waits IMDb
We’re thrilled that Annie Waits has been selected for the first annual Sunrise 45 Film Festival. Nestled in the small town of Alpena in Northeast Michigan (what they call the Sunrise Side of the state). Watch the trailer here. Annie Waits on IMDb
Christian Cooke’s debut, Edith has been selected for the Bay Film Festival. Now heading in to it’s thirteenth year, the Bay International Film Festival in Thunder Bay are supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council and Heritage Canada, and many more. BAFTA long-listed, Edith stars Peter Mullan and Michelle Fairley and […]
Annie Waits has been selected for the first annual Model City Film Festival which is organised by State Theatre Company; the festival’s purpose is to facilitate, expose, and celebrate the works of independent filmmakers in all genres. MCFF hopes to engage Kingsport (and the Tri-Cities area) in America, with a weekend full of showings, coffee […]
Annie Waits will be making it’s South African debut at the Mzansi Women’s Film Festival. The Johannesburg based festival, established in 2014 is held the first weekend in August, Women’s Month in South Africa. Films by women, about women. Sounds like a perfect fit for ol’ Annie. Find out more about the festival here. Watch the trailer […]
Annie Waits is heading over to Toronto, Canada to screen as part of the first ever MY Film Festival. Annie’s been making her way around the world screening at 20+ plus festivals so far but this is her first time in Canada. Watch the trailer here. Annie Waits on IMDb
A Dog Called Moose premiered at Latitude Festival this weekend. From the imaginations of the female powerhouse duo Shay Kuehlmann and Kate Roxburgh of DogSky Films, the heart of this film is the magic that happens when you open yourself up, release the past and let something new in. A Dog Called Moose on IMDb
Our London romp, Annie Waits is heading up to Leeds this weekend to screen at The INDIs which now in its sixth edition of screening independent British and International cinema, industry sessions, panel discussions and other installations entirely curated for an audience of 16-30 year olds. We’re thrilled to be a part of it and […]
Annie Waits was won the Award of Excellence at Best Shorts Competition for the June edition, in California. The judging takes place by in-house staff and a committee of industry professionals including Emmy, Telly and Communicator award nominees and recipients. Annie Waits tells the story of lust and disappointment, as a twenty-something waits for her adult […]
We’re very excited to announce that Annie Waits will be screening at the St Albans Film Festival this week. It will screen in The Odyssey a beautifully restored, independent Art Deco cinema, which is far too classy but right up Annie’s street. The film is also up for best actor for April Kelley in the role of Annie. […]
Thrilled to announce that Not The Devil has been officially selected for this years Palace International Film Festival in Poland. PIFF is a strand of The Palace Artist Residency held every year in a 700 year old palace in Southern Poland. Not the Devil premiered at BFI FLARE: London LGBT Film Festival and follows a […]
After a long period of development, we’re proud to relaunch our sister company, Acting On A Dream. This is only the first phased of development and we’re so excited for you to see what we have in store… AOAD is here to build a community of people who share a belief that anything is possible. Acting […]
Annie’s coming back home to screen in Shoreditch, London this week at IndieFlicks Monthly International Film Festival. It will also be simultaneously screening in Liverpool, Manchester & Sheffield. Annie will be making her way through the UK like does her men! For more information and to buy tickets click here. Catch the Annie Waits trailer here. Annie […]
Well slap her bum and call her Shirley, Annie Waits only went and won Best Dramedy at the Snake Alley Festival of Film, over in Iowa on the Mississippi River. Written by Chris Anastasi and the directorial debut for Marnie Paxton-Harris, Annie Waits follows the story of lust and disappointment, as a twenty-something waits for her adult life to […]
Both Annie Waits and Edith will receive their India premier’s at Twin Lion International Short Film Festival. Annie Waits is a teaser to the TV series currently in development and Edith is Christian’s Cooke’s directorial debut which was BAFTA long-listed this year. Watch dramedy, Annie Waits trailer here and drama Edith here. Annie Waits on IMDb […]
Christian Cooke’s Edith was a finalist at the Burien Film Festival this week over in The States. The BAFTA long-listed film stars Peter Mullan and Michelle Fairley and explores the heartbreaking inevitability that is old age. Watch the trailer here. Go behind the scenes here. Edith on IMDb
Martin Delaney’s Queen’s Mile is screening at possibly our favourite named festival to date, Damn These Heels LGBTQ Film Festival in Salt Lake City, United States. Born out of the Utah Film Center, Damn These Heels is the longest running LGBTQ Film Festival in the Mountain West, Damn These Heels is a safe, supportive environment […]
We’re thrilled to announce we have teamed back up with Pork Chop Pictures and Mark Brennan to executive producer their next project, Twelfth Man. Twelfth Man is a short film based on a true story by ‘Only Fools And Horses’ star John Challis, set during the World Cup Final of 1966 when a theatre company are […]
We’re very excited to announce that Not The Devil will screen as part of this year’s Liverpool Pride at FACT. Liverpool Pride is an entirely volunteer-led charity seeing to combat homophobia and trans*phobia across the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Our core values are that we are FREE, INCLUSIVE, VISIBLE and all about LIVERPOOL. Not […]
Annie Waits and Edith find themselves in another film market this week. This time over in Italy at the Figari Film Fest. Born in 2011 Figari Film Fest is a movie Festival devoted to young and independent cinema, to short films and to young directors’ debuts. In 2017 Sardinia will host its first International Short Film Market. […]
If you’re out at Palm Springs ShortFest this year, be sure to check out Annie Waits and Edith in the ShortFest Film Market. The ShortFest Film Market is the only market in North America that promotes short films exclusively. Each year, hundreds of film industry professionals use the Market as a way to find new […]
It’s a hat-trick! Annie Waits, Edith and Not The Devil have all been officially selected for this years Snake Alley Festival of Film which kicks off today. Films will screen at the beautifully restored Capitol Theatre in the heart of downtown Burlington, Iowa. The festival derives its name from Snake Alley, a street constructed in 1884 […]