Let’s kickoff the New Year with a bang!
Having worked on a wide variety of diverse short films, I saw a need for a more inclusive approach to casting them that supported both filmmakers creatively and producers financially - this led to the creation of a unique ‘Short Film Division’ within my office.
I want to show Directors, Producers, Filmmakers etc. that professional casting is possible for short films - that Casting Directors aren’t these scary creatives that cost a fortune, but in fact want to facilitate the artist’s vision by getting them the best Actors for the job.
At the end of last year, I developed a pitch deck all about the Division, which you can find in the link in my bio 🔗
This year, I made my first proper short film, Speculation, with an amazing team.
When second-hand information becomes misconstrued, the person who shared it must face the consequences of their own actions.
Watch the full film, link in bio:
A huge thank you to everyone who worked on this project.
I’d love to hear your thoughts, so please leave a comment below the video. If you have a short film and want to screen it, get feedback, and share it with fellow filmmakers, send me a message—I’m planning a short film screening event and would love to include your work.
Written and Directed by @oliverjamesnewman
Produced by Nick Hafezi @izefahkcin
Starring @willyptaylor@jacksolloway@rachael_rooney_@olio_x
Camera Operator @fexefilming
1st Assistant Director @tommccrindle
3rd Assistant Director @seanfrostfilm
Script Supervisor Shawn S.X. Zhou
Production Design Julie Landau
Costume Supervisor Anna Dixon
Casting Directors @fran_cattaneo & @belfoxcreative
Edited by @oliverjamesnewman
Colourist @crisgiribets@wildislandfilms
1st Assistant Camera @gosta.marsden
Camera Trainee @rebeccamet
Stills Photographer @samwalk.er
Sound Recordist @avadoylesound
Sound Design @straysontour@scenerystudiosltd@cordanerichardson
Composer @benjaminwhateley
Hair & Make-Up @miarachelmakeup
Catering @lordscatering
EQ @cameraworks_uk
Special Thanks
Ed Duffield
Carey Duffy
Racheal Anderson
Jamie Wiffen
Amy Bilsby
Orlando Cubitt
Fran Cattaneo
Bel Fox
Lydia Doyle
Paul Hillier
Thomas Scott
Dan Daniel
Tristan Cassel-Delavois
Supported by
@cookeoptics@wildislandfilms
![THE TRUTH ABOUT SPACE ~ Short FilmCast, @jkouame_, @livyrosepose, @amarahjaestaubyn & @qmzubisCasting Director: ️Writer/Director: @thebellyjarProducer: @emilyradakovic [@itskinofilms]Executive Producers: @tobikyere, @them___ones, @olancollardy, @theharveyjohn, @developingroomfilms, @shorescripts, @uncertainkngdm, @cinecircleuk, @keeleygainey & @sharphouseukDoP: @olancollardy & @lil.wontons1st AC: Michael Hannides2nd AC: @edusi.e & @tviisha_DIT: Luke McCarthyGaffer: @emil_nolanSparks: @typical_ianblax, @gabrielemang0 & @rou.linkdProduction Designer: @adeyumyumArt Director: @chloe.littlewoodStandby Art Director: Erica HardingSet Dresser: @darcynorganArt Assistant: Emily TyrerArt Hands: Kai Jackson, Ama Choi, Martina Bottello & Alberta SancisiCostume Designer: @cynthialawrencejohnCostume Standby: @shy.sandersCostume Maker: @officialrhysellisHair & Make Up Designer: @reginameessenComposer: @joseph_stevenson_Sound Designer: @chaddesignssoundEditor: @sakky_cutsSound Recordist: Max WrightScript Supervisor: @dhurgadoesfilm1st AD: @kashmanharris3rd AD: Samuel JacksonProduction Assistant: @hannahgecopeProduction Runners: @kate__johnston, Jackson Perez & Ben MallettStills Photographers: @amaalsaid, @zwee_p & @maxslaterdpColourist: Andi ChuColour Producer: Alex Carswell & @electric_theatre_collectiveTitles Designer: @izzymgfxPost Finishing Editor: @charlesrare_ & @indetailstudios](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727164953617349674228_0_a83a28d9881271b1513546cb37497c1d.jpg?o=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&h=8baf825382237bc02a5db73dd157bcd7)
