Ransack - A Short Film

Thanks for taking the time to read about this project! We are very excited to get going and your contributions will help massively to get us started. This idea has been in development for over 6 months now and we are working very hard to showcase our collective abilities as filmmakers and deliver something we are proud of.

We start filming in January 2024 so your support would mean everything to us!

Find out more about the project below:

Synopsis

Ever wondered how burglars pick their marks? Well, for seasoned criminal Cain and his protégé Jez, they’re willing to look where most people wouldn’t – the obituary page of a newspaper.

The hapless duo find a wealthy residence which appears ripe for the picking, and with the mourners attending the funeral, they strike. Dressed for the occasion, Cain ‘ransacks’ mercilessly whilst Jez struggles behind as the clock ticks and their sacks fill.

A conversation about their differences is cut short when they find a final door behind a velvet curtain. Little do they know that inside waits a peculiar fate for them both, and a lesson that crime really doesn't pay in the most unexpected way.

In order to find out, please consider donating to help us make this film. We promise, you won’t be disappointed!

Meet The Team Behind The Story

Alexander (Ally) Kirkham & Dan (Daniel) Millen

WRITERS / DIRECTORS / CO-PRODUCERS

A dynamic duo of sorts, perhaps similar to Cain and Jez (without the criminal element).

Ally and Dan are an award-winning writing team who met in 2021 at MetFilm School in Ealing. Their previous projects include The Final Act and The Knocking, both dark comedy short films. Since then, they've continued to write together and are like brothers (yes, bickering daily). To date, their writing process has always been hilarious and harmonious... long may it continue!

Ransack encapsulates their style and joint vision for storytelling by tackling universal themes such as morality, class and justice amidst dark comedic backdrops. If you want serious and silly in equal balance, they’ve got you covered.

The story of Ransack was born out of a real-life experience which later inspired the film’s events. The writers aim to explore the blurred lines between right and wrong and pose questions about the morality of stealing, the fight for daily survival and a deeper insight into different class perspectives.

Rewards

£50 - a personal thank you note.

£100 - A signed poster.

£150+ - All above rewards, plus an on-set thank you video from the cast and crew.

Your kind contributions will enable the team to complete this project and turn the great script into an even better short film. This includes elements such as location fees, equipment and casting.

Disclaimer

Please be aware that whilst we are working to the best of our abilities and are suitably qualified and experienced to make this short film, due to the nature of the film industry and the challenges associated with making a film, there is always a risk that this film may not be complete.