Private Project

Living the Dream

Living the Dream parodies the English preoccupation with social mobility, depicting a day in the life of a call centre worker who deals with complaints for a ubiquitous Payday Loan Company (LOL Debts).

  • John O'Hare
    Director
  • Tom Phipps
    Director
  • John O'Hare
    Writer
  • John O'Hare
    Producer
  • Tom Phipps
    Producer
  • Felicia Cleveland-Stevens
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 1, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    5 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - John O'Hare, Tom Phipps

Recent screenings include HOME Manchester, Genesis Cinema London, Wellington Underground Film Festival and CICA Museum South Korea.

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Director Statement

John O’Hare & Tom Phipps collaborate on short animated films. Their current work critiques the vogue for aspiration and progress, focusing on stories from those on the fringes of society.