Celluloid

Celluloid

103 mins | Drama, Thriller | Jan. 27, 2014

A psychological drama/thriller, that takes you into the heart of dysfunctional family life. Dawn's struggle with her past is played out not only upon the couch during regression therapy but also within the family home. With the help of Josh's method of escapism; a penchant for viewing life through a lens, we learn from his footage the extent and impact this situation has had over the years. Vulnerable and unable to articulate their worries, teenagers Josh & Nicola struggle with their mum's more recent bout of outbursts and her increasing instability. They forge relationships outside of the family unit; to escape in Nicola's case and for support whilst they try to maintain some sense of a 'normal' existence. As relationships at home become frayed, suspicions about Dawn's therapist's integrity & motivations arise. Dawn is sectioned and social services are informed.

Celluloid

103 mins | Drama, Thriller | Jan. 27, 2014

Celluloid
A psychological drama/thriller, that takes you into the heart of dysfunctional family life. Dawn's struggle with her past is played out not only upon the couch during regression therapy but also within the family home. With the help of Josh's method of escapism; a penchant for viewing life through a lens, we learn from his footage the extent and impact this situation has had over the years. Vulnerable and unable to articulate their worries, teenagers Josh & Nicola struggle with their mum's more recent bout of outbursts and her increasing instability. They forge relationships outside of the family unit; to escape in Nicola's case and for support whilst they try to maintain some sense of a 'normal' existence. As relationships at home become frayed, suspicions about Dawn's therapist's integrity & motivations arise. Dawn is sectioned and social services are informed.
Producers Lemfilms
Original title Celluloid
Directors Lloyd Eyre-Morgan
Writers

Cast

Janet Bamford

as Dawn

Daniel Booth

as Josh

James Devlin

as Dave

Neil Ely

as Jonno

Lyn Eyre-Morgan

as Dr. Carlson

Coby Hamilton

as Chrissy

Kiyrha Hayden

as School Girl

Jody Latham

as Barnsey

Kathryn McColl

as Joanne

Ryan Pope

as Karl, Dawn's Father

Tom Ryan

as Teacher

Olivia Sweeney

as Nicola

Joe Watts

as Mikey