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Serious Tingz
Short Film

Award Winning short film on the face of masculinity, portrayed by young men who grow up in inner city environments. Where the iconic ‘screwface’ is more than just an expression, it’s a matter of life and death.

Commissioned: Independent 
Produced by: Ugly Child
Role: Writer & Director 
Executive produced by: AAA 
 

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The film has featured in some of the UK's most prestigious Festivals and Cinemas

BIFA Nominated  Best Short Film

ITV News


National Gallery D.C

BFI London Film Festival 

Tate Briton
Tate Modern

Somerset House 
 

Aesthetica Film Festival 

HollyShorts Film Festival

V&A

The went on to feature in a number of cultural events across London sparking conversation around representation and masculitinty 

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We collaborated National Prison Radio, broadcasting the audio of the film to over 90,000 prisoners across the UK.

 

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We expanded the world of the film with social skits

AWARDS