Crusts
Synopsis: Words and sandwiches are shared round a grave as an Irish family tries to grieve the untimely death of a loved one. Dark Comedy-Drama.
Director Statement
Through my work as a director I value telling unique and compelling stories. I focus on female and immigrant stories, which, though still underrepresented in the film industry, could bring so much value and new perspectives.
Director Biography - Alfie Dale
Alfie is an award winning director from London. He is drawn to character driven films. Alfie’s last short was 'My Brother Is A Mermaid' premiered at the BAFTA qualifying Iris Prize Film Festival, where it won Best British Short Film, the Audience Award and the Youth Jury AwardThe film went on to win the main prize at the BAFTA qualifying Norwich Film Festival, received a Special Mention at Academy Qualifying Flickerfest, and won Best Short at The Casting Director’s Association Awards. The film received nominations at over 15 other BAFTA/Academy qualifying festivals, and played at over 50 other festivals globally, picking up several more awards, before being picked up online by Director’s Notes and Omeleto.
Writer Biography - Ben Ferrity
Born and bred in Belfast, Ben is a Northern Irish Writer-Producer with a passion for using comedy drama as a means to explore painful and sensitive issues, particularly mental health. Outside of writing, Ben develops and script edits TV dramas and feature films in addition to being a documentary producer. His credits include The Iron Claw (A24), The Zones of Interest (A24), Sherwood (BBC1), Six Four (ITVX), and the hit true crime documentary series Accused: Guilty or Innocent (A&E Networks).