Film Background

With Winter Comes Blood (Short Film)

With Winter Comes Blood is a gripping tale set in a world where an eternal winter and resource scarcity have shaped society's fabric. The story follows a rugged group of detectives in a snow-blanketed town plagued by gruesome murders, shrouded in mystery. As tensions rise, the investigation unravels dark secrets and exposes unsettling connections to the community's shadowy past. This bleak yet intriguing narrative weaves themes of survival, justice, and betrayal against a backdrop of cold and bloodshed, culminating in a shocking revelation.

An investment in With Winter Comes Blood isn’t just a chance to support a film—it’s an opportunity to support independent creators who have the passion and energy to create fresh narratives and do the thing they love most. Help me create a film that challenges, thrills, and entertains audiences in powerful ways. Together, we can make this vision a reality. Will you join the journey?

Our objective is to create a compelling short film, complete with an original soundtrack to accompany. Once complete the film will be entered in to multiple film festivals in the UK and internationally.

Bios

Ross I’Anson

Job Roles - Director, Cinematographer, Writer, Editor & Music Production.

With over 15 years of experience in the creative industry, Ross is a versatile filmmaker, director, cinematographer, scriptwriter, editor, and musician, seamlessly blending storytelling with original music compositions for his films. Passionate about both visual and auditory arts, he crafts compelling narratives while shaping cinematic experiences through his expertise in filmmaking and music production. Holding a BA in Creative Arts—covering film, music, and graphic design—he brings a well-rounded perspective to his work and his teaching, inspiring the next generation of creators in Boston, Lincolnshire.

Dan Thompson

Job Roles - Actor (Playing Harry Tyrell) & Creative Consultant

A 32 year old white British cis-male who currently teaches Film and Media in Boston, Lincolnshire. Though not a professional actor by trade, he brings honesty, heart, and a strong sense of presence to every role.

Mohamed Gharbia

Job Roles - Actor (Playing Victor Stone) & Sound/Boom Operator & Visual Effects Artist.

Most people call him Mo—is an Egyptian digital media designer and educator currently based in Lincolnshire, UK. With an MA in Film Studies and years of experience working across multiple countries, he has dedicated his life to creative storytelling through motion graphics, interactive installations, and game design. Whether it's 2D/3D animation or immersive media, Mo is passionate about using digital art to connect, inspire, and educate.

Michael Upsall

Job Roles - Actor (Playing Thomas Marston)

I have 2 beautiful children with my amazing girlfriend. My girl is 5 and my little boy is 3 months. I have worked in special education for a decade but have recently changed to work in a hospital setting. I spent my college years in Performing Arts, but since leaving college my most recent piece of acting was in a short film called Tempus in which I won a 'Best Actor' award in the film festival it was entered in. Working on the film has begun to rekindle my passion for acting and I hope to do a lot more in the future.

Budget

The budget consists of equipment, costumes, props and travel expenses.

Previous work Tempus (Award Winning Short Film)

Tempus Original Soundtrack

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