This is a film of contrasts and contrast, inspired by classic noirs of the 1940s and great westerns of the 1950s with a nod to dark comedy of Tarantino and the Coen Brothers. But this is very much a film for the modern era - a commercial film with dramatic substance, featuring two women in the central, starring roles and told by a female writer-director, working to BFI Diversity Best Practice standards.
VISUAL STYLE
The cinematography will reflect the structure of the story, which alternates between the dark, comedic night time of the present and flashbacks to the dramatic daytime of the past. With realism in the past and hyperrealism in the present, our cinematography will explore two stories – a gritty de-saturated past, and a present that is opulent with the contrast ‘40s noir and the saturated rusts and teal of ‘50s westerns.
LOCATION
Leave behind the picturesque village with its community shop and quaint church, and drive along a winding road through the vast and threatening landscape of western Cumbria and you will come to a deserted farmhouse. The sheep are long gone, the outbuildings are crumbling, only the sound of wind, crows, streams and autumnal decay in the air. And when night falls, and lights flicker, there are secrets and memories waiting to rise again and destroy those who come this way, if the bad guy doesn’t get here first.
MUSIC
This film will have a killer soundtrack. Composer Nicki Wells will create a soundscape that ranges from chillingly sparse, metallic, uneasiness to rough and earthy country and blues. And, like all great westerns, this one will have an original song that expresses the struggles that come with living with honour and the impossibility of happily-ever-afters.
CASTING
This film provides challenging, powerful female roles and interesting, comedic male characters, alongside great possibilities for cameo appearances from high profile actors. We aim to attract a box office friendly ensemble, which embraces the quirky, dark and unpredictable nature of the story. They may not be pretty but they will be memorable!
