In August 2022 we were commissioned by Creative UK and Sky Arts to produce ShortFlix2.

ShortFlix is a TV mini series for Sky Arts consisting of films by new, unheard and under represented filmmakers. The final films will screen on Sky Arts and NOW TV as well as enjoying festival releases.

Production took place in London, Wakefield, Gateshead and Northumberland, between September 2022 and March 2023.

The films were originally commissioned in 2020, however due to the Covid Pandemic all production was suspended. Then in August 2022, we were given the green light to proceed with pre-production, completing and delivering four of the films within five months.

Each film has a different cast and crew, and was filmed in different locations across the country, so managing the different productions was a complex process. Maria Caruana Galizia was series producer, with Thomas MacDonald and Emilia Clarke working as line producers.

“We wanted to approach each film individually, rather than asking the filmmakers to work in a cookie-cutter way with the same cast, crew and locations.” said Maria “We were really passionate about honouring their individual visions for their films, and allowing their individual style to inform the production process. I think that shows in the final films. Each of the films are unique and distinctive in their own way”

If I Die Today by John Akinde

David must decide if he wants to follow his friends into a life of crime, or forge a new path for himself. The film was shot on location in Barking and Dagenham in September 2022. It stars Abdul Jalloh, David Akimbani, Joel Francis Williams, Jake Tusha and Ramison Bernardo.

Left Behind by Carrie Battram

Brothers Samir and Harish must come to terms with the passing of their mother. The film was shot on location in Wakefield and stars Rohan Hy , Samyy Daniel and Ashleigh Wilder.

Offended by Danny Seymour

A middle aged man embarks on his first date since the death of his wife. Set in the near future where people carry large red buzzers to press whenever they are offended. The film was shot in Gateshead at a restaurant called The Bonny Comet in October 2022. It stars Gary Kitching, Louise Dearden, Kylie Ann Ford, Curtis Appleby, Steve Palace and Stephen Halliday.

**Director Danny Seymour on the set of Offended with actors Gary Kitching and Louise Dearden**

High Tide by Johnny Massahi

A brother and sister attempt to steal treasure from Holy Island, but find themselves in trouble when their trusty camper van breaks down on the causeway, and the tide is coming in. The film was shot at Pride Media Studios in Gateshead and on the Holy Island Causeway in Northumberland in October 2022. The film stars Sarah Balfour and Sam Purkis.

**Director Johnny Massahi on the set of High Tide**

Seven Sisters by Isabella Culver

Juliet gets revenge on an abusive partner with help from an unlikely source. Seven Sisters was film in March 2023 on location in Deptford and Peckham. It stars Elisha Robin, Ojan Genc, Shaila Alvarez and Sherelle Johnson.