Paul Ludden

Being Billy Short Film William (Billy) Livesey is a Falklands Veteran with dementia, living in a care home. A brief connection with new carer Lisa stirs memories in Billy, taking him back to the closing stages of the Falklands War in 1982 and a life changing incident that took place for him, his close friend (and fellow Para) Stu and Argentinian soldier Pablo. Memories from the past help guide Billy through the fog of dementia and re-connect him, albeit briefly, to the present. Some Wars Never End.... Billy: Con O'Neill @oneill.con Stu: George Osborne @georgeosbornee Lisa: Becky Bowe @beckybowe Glenys: Lisa Whiteside @lisawhitesidemee Terry/Pablo: Trevor Dwyer-Lynch @the_lynch01 Directed By Ian Puleston-Davies @pulestondavies Written by Paul Ludden Produced by Paul Ludden Exec-Producer Lee Child 1st AD: Heather Carroll @hc_thecreative DOP: Jenni Suitiala @jennisuitiala_dop Focus: Sandra Coulson @sandraemmaco 2nd AC: Mojan Balak @mojanbalak Sound: Adam Shatwell @adam_agsaudio Martyn Ellis @ellisaudio DIT: Steven Day @stevenday.dit Gaffer: Tom McGoldrick @tom_mcgoldrick Spark: Morgan Shackleton @morgan_shack.film HMU: Alexandra Blythe Jackson BTS: Shay Rowan @shayster57 Runners: Matilda Mutchell @favouredpersona Will Bolton Dylan Browning @dylan.browning.0303 Jessica Pell @jessicajpell Alexander Ludden Gabriel Ludden Beau Ludden Location: THG Studios @thgstudios Edited by Jonny Moongate @jonny_m75_ Music by Helen Lyon @helenlyonmusic Sound Design by Dylan Cabanis @dcsound__ Grade by @motionyork @ben.h.price Thanks to.. @matthew_moulding @theartistspartnership @curtisbrowntalent

Gone Fishing Short Film Men of a certain age will generally talk about anything other than their mental health. Ben and Pete are no different.. Two middle-aged mates on their first fishing trip since their friend Marko took his own life, a complete and utter shock to them both. Even the crazy stories, dark humour and piss taking can’t stop them opening up in a way they never expected. TW: Contains strong Themes of Suicide Watch Gone Fishing Short Film.. Click on Link in Bio.. . . . . . #mancmade #mancmadeproductions

Some pics captured by Caio, Festival Director @barciff.spain from the Being Billy Screening (alongside a selection of other shorts from around the world) a couple of weeks ago.. It's always great to hear how our story translates outside of the UK.. and by all accounts Being Billy was really well received.. including by a group of Argentinians who happened to be there on the night.. that, especially, was fantastic to hear and a testament to the performances up there on that screen.. Thanks again Caio for everything you and the team do to support Independent Film and Filmmakers from around the World.. x Being Billy Short Film William (Billy) Livesey is a Falklands Veteran with dementia, living in a care home. A brief connection with new carer Lisa stirs memories in Billy, taking him back to the closing stages of the Falklands War in 1982 and a life changing incident that took place for him, his close friend (and fellow Para) Stu and Argentinian soldier Pablo. Memories from the past help guide Billy through the fog of dementia and re-connect him to the present. Some Wars Never End.... Billy: Con O'Neill @oneill.con Stu: George Osborne @georgeosbornee Lisa: Becky Bowe @beckybowe Glenys: Lisa Whiteside @lisawhitesidemee Terry/Pablo: Trevor Dwyer-Lynch @the_lynch01 Directed By Ian Puleston-Davies Written by Paul Ludden Produced by Paul Ludden Exec-Producer Lee Child @jennisuitiala_dop @jonny_m75_ @helenlyonmusic @dcsound__ @ben.h.price @shayster57 @thgstudios @motionyork @nodramaltd @nofilterlighting @theartistspartnership @curtisbrowntalent . . . . #mancmade #mancmadeproductions

Fantastic start to the week with Being Billy nominated in the Best Short Film category at the BAFTA & BIFA affiliated Carmarthen Bay Film Festival @cbffwales Thank you.. Being Billy Short Film William (Billy) Livesey is a Falklands Veteran with dementia, living in a care home. A brief connection with new carer Lisa stirs memories in Billy, taking him back to the closing stages of the Falklands War in 1982 and a life changing incident that took place for him, his close friend (and fellow Para) Stu and Argentinian soldier Pablo. Memories from the past help guide Billy through the fog of dementia and re-connect him to the present. Some Wars Never End.... Billy: Con O'Neill @oneill.con Stu: George Osborne @georgeosbornee Lisa: Becky Bowe @beckybowe Glenys: Lisa Whiteside @lisawhitesidemee Terry/Pablo: Trevor Dwyer-Lynch @the_lynch01 Directed By Ian Puleston-Davies Written by Paul Ludden Produced by Paul Ludden Exec-Producer Lee Child @jennisuitiala_dop @jonny_m75_ @helenlyonmusic @dcsound__ @ben.h.price @shayster57 @thgstudios @motionyork @nodramaltd @nofilterlighting @theartistspartnership @curtisbrowntalent . . . . #mancmade #mancmadeproductions

Looking forward to the Official World Premiere of Being Billy at the BAFTA and BIFA accredited @cbffwales on Monday 18th May where it's in competition alongside a fantastically diverse range of shorts.. . . . . . #mancmade #mancmadeproductions

Lee Child & MancMade Productions Present The Visit Short Film IRA man Tommy McDaid (Cal MacAninch @calmacaninch ) is pulled back to Manchester 25 years after he helped plant a huge bomb that devastated the City Centre and changed the course of his life forever. "The Visit started out with a great screenplay, a terrific cast and a committed crew - and even so, it came out better than I dared to hope. It's a tiny Swiss watch of a movie, jeweled with elegy, humanity, regret ... and an unstated but powerful thread of hope. I'm proud to have been involved." Lee Child, Executive-Producer The Visit. Written & Produced by: Paul Ludden Executive Producer: Lee Child Directed by: Jake Murray

Fantastic to hear that Being Billy has been selected in competition and @oneill.con nominated as Best Actor at Madrid Indie Film Festival.. Another Festival that is part of IBERIFF, a network of Festivals offering a brilliant platform for Independent Films and Filmmakers.. Thank you from all the cast and crew.. Being Billy Short Film William (Billy) Livesey is a Falklands Veteran with dementia, living in a care home. A brief connection with new carer Lisa stirs memories in Billy, taking him back to the closing stages of the Falklands War in 1982 and a life changing incident that took place for him, his close friend (and fellow Para) Stu and Argentinian soldier Pablo. Memories from the past help guide Billy through the fog of dementia and re-connect him to the present. Some Wars Never End....  Billy: Con O'Neill Stu: George Osborne @georgeosbornee Lisa: Becky Bowe @beckybowe Glenys: Lisa Whiteside @lisawhitesidemee Terry/Pablo: Trevor Dwyer-Lynch @the_lynch01 Directed By Ian Puleston-Davies Written by Paul Ludden Produced by Paul Ludden Exec-Producer Lee Child @jennisuitiala_dop @jonny_m75_ @helenlyonmusic @dcsound__ @ben.h.price @shayster57 @thgstudios @motionyork @nodramaltd @nofilterlighting @theartistspartnership @curtisbrowntalent . . . . . . #mancmade #mancmadeproductions

Very Proud to find out today that Being Billy has been awarded the Grand Jury Prize - UK Drama at the amazing @folkestonefilmfest A massive Thank You from everyone involved with Being Billy, genuinely means so much. A fantastic festival that does an amazing job offering a global platform to Independent films and filmmakers.. x Being Billy Short Film William (Billy) Livesey is a Falklands Veteran with dementia, living in a care home. A brief connection with new carer Lisa stirs memories in Billy, taking him back to the closing stages of the Falklands War in 1982 and a life changing incident that took place for him, his close friend (and fellow Para) Stu and Argentinian soldier Pablo. Memories from the past help guide Billy through the fog of dementia and re-connect him to the present. Some Wars Never End....  Billy: Con O'Neill Stu: George Osborne @georgeosbornee Lisa: Becky Bowe @beckybowe Glenys: Lisa Whiteside @lisawhitesidemee Terry/Pablo: Trevor Dwyer-Lynch @the_lynch01 Directed By Ian Puleston-Davies Written by Paul Ludden Produced by Paul Ludden Exec-Producer Lee Child @jennisuitiala_dop @jonny_m75_ @helenlyonmusic @dcsound__ @ben.h.price @shayster57 @thgstudios @motionyork @nodramaltd @nofilterlighting @theartistspartnership @curtisbrowntalent . . . . #mancmade #mancmadeproductions

The Visit Short Film (Watch using the Link in Our Bio) is the inspiration for Scáthanna, a feature film currently in development.. "Old Sins Cast Long Shadows" . . . . . #mancmade #mancmadeproductions

Lee Child & MancMade Productions Present The Visit Short Film IRA man Tommy McDaid (Cal MacAninch @calmacaninch ) is pulled back to Manchester 25 years after he helped plant a huge bomb that devastated the City Centre and changed the course of his life forever. "The Visit started out with a great screenplay, a terrific cast and a committed crew - and even so, it came out better than I dared to hope. It's a tiny Swiss watch of a movie, jeweled with elegy, humanity, regret ... and an unstated but powerful thread of hope. I'm proud to have been involved." Lee Child, Executive-Producer The Visit. Written & Produced by: Paul Ludden Executive Producer: Lee Child Directed by: Jake Murray Watch The Visit.. Click the Link in Our Bio..

Lee Child & MancMade Productions Present The Visit Short Film IRA man Tommy McDaid (Cal MacAninch @calmacaninch ) is pulled back to Manchester 25 years after he helped plant a huge bomb that devastated the City Centre and changed the course of his life forever. "The Visit started out with a great screenplay, a terrific cast and a committed crew - and even so, it came out better than I dared to hope. It's a tiny Swiss watch of a movie, jeweled with elegy, humanity, regret ... and an unstated but powerful thread of hope. I'm proud to have been involved." Lee Child, Executive-Producer The Visit. Written & Produced by: Paul Ludden Executive Producer: Lee Child Directed by: Jake Murray

Lee Child & MancMade Productions Present The Visit Short Film IRA man Tommy McDaid (Cal MacAninch @calmacaninch ) is pulled back to Manchester 25 years after he helped plant a huge bomb that devastated the City Centre and changed the course of his life forever. "The Visit started out with a great screenplay, a terrific cast and a committed crew - and even so, it came out better than I dared to hope. It's a tiny Swiss watch of a movie, jeweled with elegy, humanity, regret ... and an unstated but powerful thread of hope. I'm proud to have been involved." Lee Child, Executive-Producer The Visit. Written & Produced by: Paul Ludden Executive Producer: Lee Child Directed by: Jake Murray Watch The Visit.. Click the Link in Our Bio..