Development

Short films

We have been producing short films under the Happy Hour banner since 1998. We have listed a few of our favourites below:

Title: In a 100 faces - Regional winner of the 48hr film challenge

Director: Michael Percival / Mitch Baker / John Giwa-Amu
Producer: Michael Percival / Mitch Baker / John Giwa-Amu
Lighting Camera: Chris Maris
Cast: Eddie Palmer (man), Bernadine Artuso (woman)

'In a 100 faces', sees one man's search for romance. His journey begins in an old train station and ends somewhere else entirely. But just how far is he prepared to go? Made in 48 hrs from concept to delivery, the directors created a quality 5 minute short film while quite literally having to think on their feet. With Chris Maris working his magic behing the camera, and Percy staying up editing all night - again - we found ourselves with a humourous and fun short film.

Title: Grace

Director: Kerenza Gardner
Producer: Tom George
Lighting Camera: Toby Farrar
Cast: Annette Roche (Sophie), Ben Ashley (Izzy), Pippa Mercer (Nurse)

'Grace' tells the story of Sophie's mental deterioration as she tries to deal with her brothers comatose condition, and the lengths to which she tries to take her mind of his illness. This film, shot entirely on 35mm, takes place in country surroundings, at Sophie's cottage, a local fair and in the intensive care ward of the hospital.

Title: Business Therapy - finalist at Depict 2000

Director: Matt Pelly
Producer: Matt Pelly/ Tom George / Michael Percival
Lighting Camera: Matt Pelly
Cast: Eddie Palmer (Glyn)

'Business Therapy' - what business men really do with their time. Glyn Roberts is a business therapist who takes his charges on extraordinary tasks to achieve their goal. This was devised way before The Office!