Candle & Bell

Maria picked for BAFTA Mentoring scheme 2021

Maria picked for BAFTA Mentoring scheme 2021

“I can hardly believe that I’ve been selected, and I’m extremely thankful to BAFTA for this opportunity. I’ve benefitted so much from being mentored by Ciara and Rosie, and having the chance to network and exchange ideas with other mentees.”

There Are Lights premiere's at Leeds Film Festival

There Are Lights premiere's at Leeds Film Festival

The film was shot in March 2021 on location in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Shot during lockdown due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the shoot was particularly challenging, so to premiere at such a prestigious festival feels even more rewarding than usual. Congratulations to all the cast and crew!

Candle & Bell win Sunderland Culture funding to partner with tiny dragon productions!

Candle & Bell win Sunderland Culture funding to partner with tiny dragon productions!

Candle & Bell are creating all the visuals for the project and it’s been an amazing experience for us. The tiny dragon team indulged our sci-fi nerdiness and gave us the freedom to experiment and push the boundaries a little. We filmed scenes with the actors at the Pride Media Centre in Gateshead over the course of a day.

There Are Lights - new short film in pre-production

There Are Lights - new short film in pre-production

We’re excited to announce that we’ve officially begun pre-production on our upcoming short film ‘There Are Lights’. The film is written and directed by Yorkshire based filmmaker Nadia Emam. Caitlin Bramwell and Maria Caruana Galizia are producing the film. The film is being funded by the BFI NETWORK and private finance.

MARWELL receives development support from the BFI Film Fund

MARWELL receives development support from the BFI Film Fund

We’re pleased to announce that our comedy feature film MARWELL, written and directed by Benjamin Bee, has been granted a development award by the BFI Film Fund. The award will allow us to continue working on the script and begin to raise finance to make the film.

New feature film in development with Jordan Film Fund

New feature film in development with Jordan Film Fund

We’re pleased to announce that Soon We Will All Be History Here, a new feature film we’re developing with award winning writer / director Saeed Taji Farouky, has been awarded development funding by the Jordan Film Fund.

Above The Line Launches!

Above The Line Launches!

By creating Above The Line we want to share advice from experienced film professionals and give a new generation of filmmakers all the knowledge they need to make really good short films, and get a better understanding of how the industry functions without having to break the bank and move to London.

She Lives Alone - New short film with Lucy Rose

She Lives Alone - New short film with Lucy Rose

The film is set in rural Cumbria, where Lucy grew up, and tells the story of Maud, a young woman trying to free herself from her oppressive and cruel mother, and take control of her life. Lucy’s story is inspired by the ghost stories and landscape of her childhood.