WRITER / DIRECTOR
Stephen Fingleton was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. He studied English Literature at University College London, making his first films with the UCL Union Film Society (whose alumni include Christopher Nolan). During this time he was also an award-winning student journalist.
In 2007, he became the last receipient of the Bill Miskelly Award, a prestigous grant for young filmmakers from Ulster run by Northern Ireland Screen.
He has worked for the BBC, Tiger Aspect and various indies in development and production roles.
CAST
BEN CAPLAN
NELSON
Ben has been working in theatre, television and film for over ten years. He was directed by Mike Leigh in the TWO THOUSAND YEARS at the National Theatre, and starred in the Steven Spielberg produced television series BAND OF BROTHERS. Recently he featured in Guy Ritchie's ROCKNROLLA.
JESSICA RANDELL
LOUISE
Jessica has a BA in Theatre Design and trained at The Poor School. She has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Hermia in A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHTS DREAM at the Brentwood Theatre. Jessica was nominated again in 2009 for Best Actress in ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL directed by Vernon Keeble Watson.
She starred in COMFORT (24 Hour Plays) at the Old Vic Theatre. Other roles INCLUDE IF YOU'RE GLAD (playing Miss Bligh), I'LL BE FRANK and THE DISSOLUTION OF DOMINIC BOOT at the Kings Head in Islington, Collective Energy at the Latchmere, Andrea in THIN TOES at Hampstead Theatre, Carli in SOMEONES SON at the Union, and various roles at the Pleasance.
She can be reached through Break a Leg Management
www.breakalegman.com
BEN WILLENS
TOBES
Ben graduated from ASAD in 2008 and has since appeared in PEACHES EN REGALIA at the Camden Festival, and several short films including CAREFUL CARL (dir. Roderick Fenske), WHITE ( dir. Nikolaj Beltzer), and AFTER MIDKNIGHT ( dir. Neil Payne).
Ben can currently be seen performing the lead role of Brad in Nic Penrake�s VIRTUALLY IN LOVE at the White Bear Theatre.
He can be reach through JLM Personal Management (0207 025 0630.)
JONATHAN RHODES
ANORAK
Jonathan trained at the Birmingham School of Acting after studying Theatre at Dartington College of Arts. His extensive credits in independent feature films include the insane Declan in Beacon77; the award winning horror THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS; and the comedies THE ULTIMATE TRUTH and DEADPAN VALENTINE which won Best Feature in Toronto. He also popped up in the BBC Films� hit comedy CONFETTI with Jimmy Carr.
He has starred in some acclaimed short films, most notably the Cannes award winner, TOWEL TALK by Wysiwyg Films; THE OTHER HALF by Nick Scott; and INFAMY by Garrett David Millerick. Jonathan was last on stage at the Edinburgh Festival in the two-hander David Mamet play, A LIFE IN THE THEATRE at Pleasance One. He has a few commercial credits under his belt and recent radio and voice-over credits include BLAKE�S 7 AUDIO ADVENTURES; and work for Monty Python, Fruit Pastilles, Guinness and a curious character on the internet called Mr Vista�
For full details on his work visit
www.jonathanrhodes.com.
CREW
MARK TOWNS
EDITOR
Mark is an award-winning film editor, having worked in the industry for over 14 years. He has worked on a number of genre feature films including UK action film UNDERGROUND, British cannibal horror film GNAW (2008) and Hong Kong action film BODYGUARD: A NEW BEGINNING (2008), starring Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa.
Mark begun his career working on numerous high-profile TV documentaries, including LOUIS THEROUX: LAW & DISORDER and the BAFTA-winning BBC series THE APPRENTICE. He is currently cutting UK horror thriller THE HOLLOW.
KATH POLLARD
SOUND RE-RECORDING MIXER
Kath began her career at De Lane Lea, before moving to Future (now Pepper Post) in 2001. She has worked on over forty feature films, including re-recording mixer on KING ARTHUR (2004) and VANTAGE POINT (2008), and worked on projects from directors such as John Madden, Marc Evans and Brian Yuzna.
Recent work includes British feature films THE BE ALL AND END ALL (2009) starring Neve McKintosh and FATHERS OF GIRLS (2009) with Ray Winstone.
SAM CARE
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Sam Care is a graduate of the UK's National Film & Television School, where he received the Freddie Francis cinematography scholarship and worked under the tuition of renowned cinematographers including Brian Tufano BSC, Billy Williams BSC and Roger Deakins BSC ASC. He is based in London and has experience shooting a variety of drama and commercials on various formats including S35mm, S16mm and High Definition. He is currently preparing to shoot his first UK feature film at the end of 2009.
His website is
www.samuelcare.co.uk
RODOLFO COLOMA
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Rodolfo began his career working in Spanish television, working as a Camera Operator and Floor Manager. He produced the award winning short KASTING, in addition to HELENA and DISTURBED. He is in pre-production of two feature films in Spain and England. Since 2008, he has also co-ordinated post-production at the London Film Academy since 2008.
His website is at
www.rodolfocoloma.com
NIDHI D GUPTA
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Nidhi started her film career the old-fashioned way - as a runner, graduating to production assistant and now producer. She is currently working on several shorts in and around London.
CHRISTINA LANGE
STILLS PHOTOGRAPHER
Christina is a freelance photographer specialising in film stills, music and dance, whilst working on personal long-term photodocumentaries.
She can be contacted on 07780815297 or
www.christinalange.com
Stills courtesy of Christina Lange
