Dog Day

Newsflash (28/09/11):

We are thrilled to announce that the hugely talented Bella Emberg (aka Blunderwoman) is now attached to Dog Day in the role of Evelyn! It's now even more vital that reach our target. Your support is not only massively appreciated but also essential. Thank you. 

About the film:

Dog Day centres on the complex relationship between 30-something Lisa and her elderly mother Evelyn. Set in picturesque Brighton, Evelyn lives a lonely and isolated existence far from her only child. On Evelyn’s 70th birthday and a day out at the seaside, we witness the tension and bitterness in their relationship unfold. But as our story concludes, the two women reminisce, rediscover each other and reconnect on new even ground.

We will be shooting in Brighton on 15/16 October 2011.

About the cash:

We need £700 to cover the cost of camera, lighting and sound equipment and to hire our experienced and hard working crew to work it. We also need 2 talented actresses to bring Lisa and Evelyn to life. There's also the license to shoot in Brighton, public liability insurance, travel costs, catering, costumes and props. So this really is our 'Tesco value' budget!

About us:

Writer Deborah Espect is a published novelist, playwright and screen writer. She has written a number of critically acclaimed plays which have been performed in various theatres across London. Deborah is currently working on her second novel and her first feature film. Dog Day is her second short film.

Director Laura Henry has produced film and live visuals for several events including Pendulum and Glastonbury Festival '07. She toured with Human League's Martin Ware and the Future of Sound as Director of Documentation and live vision mixing. Laura directed documentation crews on the large scale performances Freeze- B in Paris and MPT - Movement Poise Thrill (Dance/Mass freeze event) on the London Southbank, part of the Hide & Seek Festival. Laura recently directed, produced and collaboratively animated music videos for critically acclaimed up and coming artists Personal Space Invaders, The Great Malarkey and Amplifier. Dog Day is Laura’s debut short film. (www.laurahenry.co.uk)

Producer Emma Stickland has worked on several short and feature films including Cleanskin starring Sean Bean, Michelle Ryan, Charlotte Rampling and James Fox. She has produced 11 short films including Marilyn starring multi award winning Marilyn Monroe impersonator Suzie Kennedy and model, presenter and TV personality Alicia Douvall. Emma also has her first feature in development.

Any more questions?

Get in touch! You can email us at [email protected] or visit www.emjayproductions.com

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