Bjorn Franklin

We’re unbelievably excited to finally announce EUROPA. This one has been with us for a long time. We wrapped Salvable almost two years ago now, but the seeds of this story go back more than a decade for us. Like all independent films, it’s taken an enormous amount of work behind the scenes just to get to this point. Nothing is handed to you. You fight, problem solve, push and slowly piece it together one step at a time in the hope that eventually everyone starts seeing the same film you do. So announcing today genuinely means a lot. We’ve somehow ended up surrounded by an incredible group of people on this one, Freya, Maria, William and Toby are all going to bring something really special to these characters, and teaming back up with Toby again honestly feels very full circle for us. Huge love as well to our producers James and Julian, and Fabrice. And of course to our casting director Aisling, who continues to break every rule possible on our behalf behind the scenes. Feels like we’re only just getting started with this film, but very grateful and very excited for the road ahead. VIVA LA EUROPA! @variety

This was always going to be a tough scene. We had bodies flying everywhere, fight choreography, an outdoor location, and the continuity nightmare you only sign up for willingly. On top of that, we decided to shoot the entire build up in one long take with no cuts, just pure performance. I remember Shia being dropped off that morning. He walks straight over, not quite his usual self. Truth is, we were all feeling the pressure. Eight pages of dialogue, a different accent, multiple marks to hit. It’s a lot for anyone. But we rehearsed hard that morning and somehow, by the afternoon, we were rolling. We ended up squeezing in 10 full takes. Every single one was a one take. Every single one was usable. What you’re seeing here is take 10. It’s not a perfect, but it captured Shia and Toby right on the edge…and that’s where the magic lives. Already seen it? Drop your one word review in the comments 👇 #shialabeouf #tobykebbell #salvable #nowstreaming #indiefilm #newmoviealert #behindthescenes

When you start writing something, you’re not thinking about a premiere. You’re just trying to get past page 25 without binning the whole thing. Somehow, this one made it all the way. And the other night, we had a premiere, a proper one. Beautiful. Nostalgic. Overwhelming. And somehow, fitting. Didn’t see it coming. But glad we kept going. #salvable

SALVABLE just hit Prime for free and is already trending… so here’s the jewellery store heist that should’ve never happened. Expect: A heist built on zero planning. A journeyman boxer trying to do the right thing. Shia as the mate who absolutely should not be in charge. Huge love to everyone who’s been renting, buying and talking about the film. You’ve pushed this movie into places we never expected. ❤️ Out now on Prime Video (UK)#shialabeouf #tobykebbell #salvable #newmovie #indiefilm #franklinmarchetta #nowstreaming #amazonprimevideo

Loved coming back to this and being reminded how delicate the space is between the page and performance. The words are there, but what matters is how the actor bends them or breaks them slightly. Those tiny shifts, a pause, a look, a choice to reach for or resist the line, that’s where the truth sits. We stayed true to what was written, but gave Toby and Kíla the freedom to find it in a way that belonged to them. That balance, between structure and instinct, is where directing lives for us. Salvable has been out in the world a little while now, but coming back to moments like this, we still feel the weight of it. Proud of the words, yes, but even more proud of how they were lifted, reshaped, and made alive by two remarkable performances. #salvable

9 days in New York with Johnny, Shia, Toby and Carl. We ate too much, trained until we couldn’t feel our arms, argued about films, solved absolutely nothing, and laughed more than was productive. Somewhere in there, Salvable got a whole lot sharper. Wouldn’t change a thing #fuji100v (gutted I sold it)

Salvable is the Number 1 Crime film on Amazon and currently rising up all other charts Thank you to everyone who has watched the film so far and shared with us their thoughts. Independent film lives and dies by the audiences support so we are so grateful to all of those who have bought, rented and watched Salvable. Find Salvable on all major platforms including Amazon & Apple

To everyone who has watched, shared, reviewed or simply pressed play; you have helped something rare and meaningful happen. Making a feature film is a small miracle. You think the journey ends when you deliver the final cut, but in truth, that is just the beginning. Salvable was made outside the studio system, with the backing of people who believed in the story as much as we did. When it came time to share it with the world, there was no glossy campaign or giant marketing machine behind us, just the film, and the hope it finds it‘s audience. And today, Salvable has reached the number one spot on Amazon Prime’s best seller list for crime movies. Not because of money or advertising, but because of you. Because you took a chance on a small film and told someone else to do the same. This moment means the world to us. and it matters for independent British cinema. Thank you, truly. Let’s keep going. Frankin & Marchetta #salvable #newmovie #amazonprime #crimemovie #shialabeouf #tobykebbell

Every film starts here, on the page. This is the first page of Salvable. Writers will know: the opening is everything. If the first page doesn’t hook, the rest won’t be read. If the first 10 don’t drive the story, they’ll never make it to page 90. I obsess over this part, the sentence construction, the rhythm, the real estate on the page. I want the reader to be pulled along effortlessly. If I can say it in 4 sentences, I’ll find a way to say it in 3. If I can do it in 3, I’ll do it in 2 and so on. When I started writing this, my only goal was to get the first draft down as quickly as possible, 7 weeks of throwing everything at the page. That’s where the real work began. What followed was 12 months of daily writing. And when I say daily, I mean every day. Writing, for me, isn’t something I can drop for months and pick back up. It has to be little and often. Sometimes it’s only 30 minutes, sometimes even less. Rereading, tweaking, adding one good line. Showing up day after day is what slowly shapes the script. About 6 months in, I started to feel like there was something worth fighting for. I worked with two incredible script editors @samantha.brainx @scriptfella who gave me the best gift you can get as a writer: brutal notes. Painful, but they forced me to break it apart, dig deeper, and rebuild stronger. 12 months later, I had a draft I finally felt proud of. I uploaded it to @theblcklst where it scored an 8/10, and at the time, that felt monumental. Bigger than getting the film made. It validated a year of showing up with no guarantee of anything in return. Swipe for the feedback that carried me through. For anyone writing: it’s not about a perfect first draft. It’s about turning up, over and over, until it becomes something real. What’s your process? Let’s talk writing. #salvable #sceenwriter #theblacklist

Salvable Q&A from the Premiere now live on YouTube feat Shia Labeouf / @carlcobrafroch / @jmarchettafilm / @bjornfranklin hosted by the wonderful Aisling Knight @cbacasting #shialabeouf #tobykebbell #salvable #franklinmarchetta #newmovie #carlfroch #behindthescenes #indiefilm #weightgainjourney #weightgain

On James Cosmo’s first day, something rare happened. We were blocking the scene. No cameras rolling, just a quiet rehearsal. Then James began to speak…Within seconds, the whole room changed. The crew stilled. And Toby, who’s as sharp and present as they come, just didn’t respond. Not because he was lost, but because he was watching. Held in it. We all were. It was one of those rare moments where we stopped being filmmakers and just became witnesses. James reminded everyone why he’s James Cosmo. This is the first clip we’ve shared with him in, and honestly, it still gives us chills. #salvable #jamescosmo #tobykebbell

Salvable is out now. Sky - Amazon - Apple British indie dramas like this don’t come around often, not because people don’t want them, but because they’re hard to get made. No explosions, no superheroes. Just people. Real, messy, flawed people. We made this film on pure graft, and belief. We somehow convinced actors like Toby and Shia to take a punt on something small and honest. And here it is. Streaming it this week actually makes a difference. If enough people watch, we chart. And if we chart, more people discover it. That’s how a film like this gets to live. So if you can, hit play. Share it. Help keep this kind of storytelling alive. #Salvable #tobykebbell #shialabeouf