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LOGLINE
Targeted by the leader of a criminal gang of Highway-women, a young girl’s pursuit for survival uncovers the buried secret of her true family origin.
SYNOPSIS
The turn of the 18th Century, the rural wilds of a lawless Britain.
After a deadly attack on her mother’s farm, Ruenna, becomes the target of Kate, the ruthless leader of a gang of Highway-women.
Desperate to escape, she seeks aid from ‘Blythe’, a mysterious figure who might have all the answers as to why this sadistic outlaw is intent on hunting her down.
Inspired by classic American Westerns but in a world where women rule the roost, this thriller explores immoral figures, broken loyalties and revenge.
WINNER, Best Action/Adventure Film – GenreBlast Film Festival 2023
WINNER, Best Short – Best Short Fest 2023
WINNER, Best Drama – Best Short Fest 2023
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Blackbird Film Festival 2024
LONGLISTED – The British Short Film Awards 2023
(Currently in festivals)
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Thriller, Period Drama
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22 Minutes
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2K Digital, DCP
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In Festivals
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2023
PLAY TRAILER
Cast
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Saskia Axten
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Jill Penfold
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Heidi Dorschler
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Bryony Tebbutt
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Bianca Stephens
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Katy Treble
Creatives
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Nat Downs
WRITER AND DIRECTOR
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Edward Dede
PRODUCER
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Dann Emmons
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
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Andreas Gutuen Aaser
COMPOSER
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Christine Penman
COSTUME DESIGN
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Rowen Henderson
SOUND DESIGN
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Catriona Delbridge
EDITOR
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Thomas Hamblin
EDITOR
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Natasha Coleman
ART DIRECTION
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Jane Davis
FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
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Cristian Cardenas
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER
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Tiffany Smith
MAKEUP, HAIR & SFX
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Andrew Newall
STORYBOARD ARTIST
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Nasir Simmons
SECOND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
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Marcus E. Ako
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
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Ella Soryl
COLOURIST
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Tim Barrow
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
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Mishaal Memon
VISUAL EFFECTS
FESTIVALS
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Best Short fest 2023
WINNER - Best Short Film
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Best Short Fest 2023
WINNER - Best Drama
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GenreBlast FILM Festival 2023
WINNER - Best Action/Adventure Short
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BLACKBIRD FILM FESTIVAL 2024
OFFICIAL SELECTION
