Escalation

Behind-The-Scenes

We wanted to go above and beyond with this film, pushing the boundaries of what is achieveable with micro-budget filmmaking. We set out to create a Black Mirror inspired short, focused on the use of technology, how that may be integrated into policing, and police brutality. Our team worked tirelessly to make sure this film was made, and with a cast and crew of over 30 people, we had a friendly on-set environment that helped everyone feel welcome and a part of the team.

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Credits

Director: Keith Chanakira

Co-Director: Jude Anderson

Producer: Ethan J. Lawrence

Screenwriters: James Clifton, Keith Chanakira

Cast (In Order of Appearance): Luke O’Dell, Reece Pike, Steven Rostance, Jaz Nottingham, Tejas Sood

Stunt Coordinator: Roger Bartlett

1st Assistant Director: Krzysztof “Kris” Wyszkowski

2nd Assistant Director: Joe O’Brian

Script Supervisors: James Clifton

Director of Photography: B.D Kurt

Gaffer: James Burgess-Russell

Key Grip: Tom Saunders

Best Boy: Chris Cook

Spark: Torin Billett

Camera Operators: Joshua Tapp, Keith Chanakira, B.D Kurt, Dylan Symse

B-Camera Operator: Matthew Deeley

1st Assistant Camera: Alexandra Astill

2nd Assistant Camera: Matthew Deeley

Head of Hair & Makeup: Kay Gibson

Production Designer: Oliver Chapman

Prop Master: Ben Halfon

Costume Designer: Zoe Jobling

Sound Operator: Abigail Eros

Boom Operators: Tommy Sheppard

Editor: Ares Kendall Grey

VFX Artist: Mark Miko

Colourist: B.D Kurt

Original Score Composed by: Max Brader Walker

“What’s The Revolution Today?” Original Song by Kanukai

BTS Photographers: Alana Homewood

Special Thanks To: Dave Maclaren, James Honess, James Clifton, Alana Homewood, Emre Heussin, Jamie Nordling, Kieron Byrne, Luke J, Brighton & Hove City Council, Met Film School, Need-A-Fixer, Roger Bartlett

Award-Winning Short Film…

The Script (2024)

A 5-minute short about Marcus Kendrick, a young & talented Filmmaker, who is given a choice to propel his career at the cost of his creative freedom. We follow his journey and the consequences of his decision.

Watch the Trailer Here

Credits

Director: Keith Chanakira

Co-Director: Alicia Giaccone-Munn

Producer: Ethan J. Lawrence

Screenwriters: Alex Vaughan, Keith Chanakira, Ethan J. Lawrence

Cast (In Order of Appearance): Reece Pike, Sam Pearson, William Towers

1st Assistant Director: Krzysztof “Kris” Wyszkowski

2nd Assistant Director: Ellie Seaborne

Director of Photography: B.D Kurt

Production Designer: Ollie Chapman

Gaffer: Jake Austin

Camera Operators: Freddie Goodliffe, Tyler Jarvis

Sound Operator: Lewis Carter

Boom Operators: Lewis Carter, Ethan J. Lawrence

Editors: Luca Wilmot, Keith Chanakira

Colourist: B.D Kurt

Continuity Editor: B.D Kurt

Original Score Composed by: Max Brader Walker