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REPOST | Short Film | Drama
A young girl living in care is groomed into criminal activities leading to life changing consequences. Written by April Walker and Produced & Directed by Simon Rickards This incredibly powerful short film shines a light on the untold story of the abuse suffered by girls at the hands of gangs. The film distills a shocking aspect of our society that is uncomfortable and often ignored. Repost was made by Godiva Films with the help of Sherica Spence in support or Skye Alexandra House which helps young girls and women in London who are at risk or victims of child sexual and criminal exploitation. This is a CSE and county lines awareness film. For more information visit: www.skyealexandrahouse.co.uk
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Retreat - Short Film - Drama
When a couple decide to take a trip to the country to help save their failing marriage, they get far more than they bargained for. CREW Director - Simon Rickards Writers - Paul RIckards & Simon Rickards Assistant Director - Gino Johnston Producer - Augusto da Rocha Executive Producer - Paul Rickards Assistant Producer - Jack Knott Director of Photography - Phil Becque Assistant Camera - Nelson Oliver Camera Operator - Daniel Becque Sound Mixer - James Benson Make up - Charlotte Archer Make up - Bonnie Baker Editor - Russell Read Production Assistant - Harriet Stephen Colourist - Natalia Andreadis CAST Jennifer - Sinead Beary Raymond - Mark Killeen
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Eve - Short Film - Science Fiction
EVE A woman battles to survive alone in a post-apocalyptic London wasteland. Starring: Eve – Tessa Hart Man – Andreas Haaseth Writer & Producer – Simon Rickards Director – Annie Power Assistant Director – Prinesh Mistry 2nd Assistant Director – Simon Rickards Cinematographer – Darran Porter Sound – Sophie Marchant Camera Assistant – Layla Romic Art Department – Vicente Torres SFX Supervisor – Hayley Everitt Editor – Krishan Vadher Editor – Annie Power Edit Assistant – Hayley Everitt Make-up – Ella Burton Special Thanks to – Joan Power
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The Big Day - Short Film - Comedy drama
On the day of the wedding, Ben struggles with the London traffic while Chris has a moment of doubt. Or is he just hungover? Ben – Bryan Moriarty Chris – Chris Levens Simon Rickards – Producer Tessa Hart – Director Bryan Moriarty – Writer Darran Porter – Cinematographer Sophie Marchant – Sound Simon Rickards – Assistant Director Layla Romic – 2nd Camera Annie Power – Edit Simon Rickards – Edit Music: Hey & It Must Be Said – performed by Three Sisters The Truth – performed by Ellie Dorman GODIVA FILMS - 2017
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Deaf Ears - Short Film - Drama
John is a fanatical born-again-Christian, who preaches on the busy streets of London. One afternoon he meets an abused young woman, who is scared to leave her criminal boyfriend. John makes it his mission to save this poor girl, and convert her violent boyfriend to the path of righteousness. Written and Directed by Simon Rickards Godiva Films
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03:38
The Midnighters - Short Film - Comedy
Short comedy film - When a burglar enters a house, he unwittingly meets an old friend inside. Starring: Jonas Cemm Rob McLoughlin Simon Rickards Written by Annie Power and Simon Rickards Produced and directed by Simon Rickards Director of photography - Mark Jackson Assistant director - Augusto de Rocha Sound - Annie Power Edit - Simon Rickards
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The Bread and Roses Theatre - Short documentary
A short documentary to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of the Bread and Roses Theatre, based in Clapham, London. Starring: Rebecca Pryle & Tessa Hart Produced & directed by Simon Rickards Camera by Darran Porter Sound by Sophie Marchant Edit by Annie Power Featuring photographs by: Wanda Pryle (The Platform) Kenneth Jay (1 Billion Rising Festival; Low Level Panic) Aslam Husain (1 Billion Rising Festival; Dance, Strip, Rise!) Hannah Palmer (Muscovado by Matilda Ibini - BurntOut Theatre) Eliza Power (The Princess Monologues) Ricardo Correia / Pistacho Photography (Rosie; Vagina Monologues) A massive thank you to Battersea & Wandsworth Trades Union Council and the Workers Beer Company for their continued support right from the very beginning. And a huge thank you to The Bread & Roses Pub and all the wonderfully, helpful and charming bar staff. Thank you also to all companies and theatre-makers who have brought their work to the theatre and all audiences who have supported us over our first two years. www.breadandrosestheatre.co.uk Phone: 020 8050 3025 E-mail: info@breadandrosestheatre.co.uk Twitter: @BreadandRosesTC Facebook: /BreadandRosesTheatre Instagram: @BreadandRosesTheatre
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Beyond Bollywood: The Real Indian Film Industry - Documentary
Filmed on location at the 2016 London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) and using archive footage, this short documentary explores the diverse nature of the Indian film industry. Produced by Simon Rickards Directed & Narrated by Prinesh Mistry Camera by Krishan Vadher & Nurhak Karakul Edited by Avneet Chautan Thanks to: The Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) Naman Ramachandran Ketan Mahta Munish Bhardwaj Rinku Kalsy Sunny & Shay Grewal Rez Kempton Satwant Gill Leena Yadav Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Square Elephant Special Thanks to the LIFF 2016 team & Volunteers Music: Beat of Light Sometimes When the Saints Go Marching In
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Energy of Life - Spirituality - Short documentary
Opening a window to the world of spiritualist Maria Zhuravleva, who explains what energy healing is and how it is applied to her classes in London. Produced by Simon Rickards Concept by Krishan Vadher Directed by Prinesh Mistry Camera & Edit by Simon Rickards Edit Assist by Avneet Chauham Sound Recording by Krishan Vadher Maria can be contacted at: www.mariasuniverse.com (Maria’s Universe) Special thanks to all those who attended Maria’s workshop.
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Sorry - Short Film - Comedy
A woman is led on surprise trip after having an argument with her long suffering boyfriend. Made by Godiva Films. CAST Lucy – Emily Carmichael Jack - Vicente Torres CREW Producer – Simon Rickards Writer – Lorcan Reilly Director – Simon Rickards Assistant Director – Annie Power DOP – Mike Nekrasov Assistant Camera – Layla Romic After Effects SFX – Vicente Torres & Hayley Everitt Edit – Hayley Everitt Post Sound – Sophie Marchant
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The Burning - Short Film - Science-fiction
A scientist spends the last days at home with her son as a world in panic prepares for war. A GODIVA FILMS PRODUCTION Nina - Tippy Elgar Zac - Archie Clark Producer: Simon Rickards Writer: Tippy Elgar Director: Annie Power Cinematographer: Mikhail Nekrasov Assistant Director: Simon Rickards Sound: Sophie Marchant Edit: Andrei Pacuraru Make-up/SFX Artist: Nadja Scalzi Gaffer/2nd AC: Cameron Krough Stone Production Assistant: Claire Narraway Music: Tim Benjamin feat. Chris Terepin – cello Special Thanks: Robin Elgar Music score: https://timbenjamin.com
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I Bark Therefore I Am - Short Film - Comedy
A man goes in search of his missing dog. Produced by the Godiva Films Collective. Starring: Prinesh Mistry Writer/Producer - Simon Rickards Director - Lorcan Reilly Assistant Director - Augusto da Rocha Art Department - Hayley Everitt Cinematographer - Darran Porter Editor - Annie Power Post Sound - Sophie Marchant Filmed on Location in Twickenham, LONDON
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Last Christmas - Short Film - Drama/Thriller
A teenager finds himself held hostage by two mysterious captors. Christopher – Tré Copeland-Williams Stacey – Elizabeth Bloom Man – Prinesh Mistry Producer/Director: Simon Rickards Writer/Script Supervisor: Amy Culwick AD: Layla Romic DOP: Mike Nekrasov Lighting: Darran Porter Art Director: Vicente Torres Sound: Sophie Marchant Boom Operator: Chris Fell Edit: Annie Power Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
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Memory - Short Film
An architect goes slowly mad as he tries to find an escape from his financial situation. Starring - Joseph Simpson-Bushell Narration - Ollie Partington Writer & Director - Nik Hilton Producer - Simon Rickards Director of Photography - Andrei Pacuraru Editor - Mikhail Nekrasov Music & Sound Design - Cris Fells Gaffer - Michael Waldron Executive Producer - Annie Power
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Do Not Disturb - Short Film - Drama
A couple’s affair threatens to reveal some dark hidden secrets. Cast Beth – Tippy Elgar Dan – Paul Downey Frank – Bruce Kitchener Amy – Samantha Williams Simon Rickards – Producer/AD Annie Power – Writer Lorcan Reilly – Director Darran Porter – Lighting Hayley Everitt - Cinematographer Sophie Marchant – Sound Mikhail Nekrasov - Edit Layla Romic - Assitant director Vicente Torres - Art Department Cameron Krogh Stone - Production Assistant Shot on location in Kingston and Twickenham, London in 2016.
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Be Nice (This Christmas) - Short Film - Comedy Horror
When a young brother is continually picked on by his older brother on Christmas day, he decides to get some revenge. Younger Brother - Fabian Migdal Older Brother - Kajetan Migdal Gran - Paulette McMasters Mum - Gemma Migdal Dad - Janusz Migdal Produced & Directed - Simon Rickards Writer - Krishan Vadher DOP - Christopher Brooks AD - Layla Romic Sound - Krishan Vadher Art Dept - Vicente Torres Make-up/SFX - Hannah Brown Edit - Sophie Marchant Production Assist - Magali Angell Casting - Annie Power Music Supervisor - Cris Fells Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
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Red Market - Short Film - Thriller
When Tom meets his online date, he thinks all his wildest dreams have come true. Erin – ******* Tom – Prinesh Mistry Producer - Simon Rickards Writer - Annie Power Director - Darran Porter Assistant Director – Lorcan Reilly Cinematographer – Simon Rickards Sound Recorder – Sophie Marchant Editor – Hayley Everitt Production Assistant – Layla Romic
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London Songbird - Short Film - Musical
In a world where everyone sings, one cafe worker cannot find her voice.
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