TORN - a Short Film

TORN captures the emotional impact of sibling separation on the most vulnerable children in society and hopes to highlight the unbreakable bond between foster siblings.

TORN is a story about two siblings, Ellie and Sam, and their desperate attempt to stay together when faced with the news they will be split up into different foster homes.

It’s the evening after being moved to a temporary emergency foster home following the sudden death of their single mother, who lost her battle with addiction and overdosed on drugs. Uncertainty hangs in the air as they await decisions about their future. But when Ellie overhears the news, one thing is certain; they must leave – and quick. They run away.

Stemming from the nature of their home life, Ellie is very guarded of Sam and assured in her ability to look out for them both. But when the weight of the situation sinks in and circumstances seem hopeless, they must make a choice: keep running or face reality.

THE TEAM

 

Emily Sewell is a writer/director based in London with a background in film, animation, design and art. Before pursuing a career in filmmaking, Emily began her studies in the visual arts, exhibiting her work at several galleries, including Mall Gallery London and being shortlisted in The Glyndebourne Art Exhibition 2016. She achieved a First Class Honours degree in Graphic Communication and Illustration at Loughborough University, specialising in animation and moving image. This and her experience working in several design agencies in London and the Southeast, have provided a solid foundation which she draws from, helping her to deliver a strong narrative and artistic quality in all her films. In addition, she has experience working on several short films and commercials and is currently studying MA Directing at MetFilm School London.

 

Adi Gordon is an Israeli London-based producer and actress. Coming from both business and acting backgrounds Adi got a well-rounded knowledge of the industry. After graduating with honors from Reichman University with a B.A in Business and Entrepreneurship, Adi moved to London and received a diploma in Acting. Adi graduated from her MA program in Film Producing at MetFilm School, London. Worked on set as an actress and produced content for industry clients. Adi's last project was a video she produced for a children's charity organisation. Working on this project with multiple kids on set (age 12-18) gave her the understanding and the right tools to work with children professionally. Adi is very exciting to work on this project and deliver this story. 

 

 

 

David Lowe is a cinematographer from Scotland. David has been honing his craft as a cinematographer for many years, since starting his BA in Film at Edinburgh Napier University. Learning his craft at Screen Academy Scotland, he has shot short films that have played at various film festivals such as the Glasgow Short Film Festival and the Edinburgh International Film Festival. After graduating with a first class honours in 2020, David has worked to create advertisements for small businesses around Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as gaining some experience working on professional film sets around the same time. He is currently on the Masters Programme for cinematography at MetFilm School and is excited to start work on this project!

 

We want to invest the money in a talented cast to create a credible story. Since we plan to apply for short film festivals, it is crucial for us to invest in good sound and post-production.

REWORDS

£500 and more: Personalized LOGO; Our talented graphic designer will design a personalised logo for your needs (Limited- first 3 supporters in this range | 3 amendments only)

£1,000 and more: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT; You will receive the prestigious title as one of the executive producers of our short film (Limited - ONLY 2 LEFT)

RISKS

Please note: we are doing our best to create and finish this short film in the best way possible by partly hiring professional crew members. But there could be a situation where the film will not be completed due to the challenges involved in creating a low-budget independent film.