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Old Habits

“Old Habits” is a black comedy-drama set entirely in a funeral parlour as two estranged brothers in their 70's attempt to settle their differences amidst petty squabbling and gunfire... even if it kills them.

  • Keith Lynch
    Director
  • David Lynch
    Director
  • David Lynch
    Writer
  • Keith Lynch
    Writer
  • Paul Harry Thomas
    Producer
  • Mike Morrison
    Producer
  • Phil Dobree
    Producer
  • Christopher Hatherall
    Key Cast
  • John Matthews
    Key Cast
  • David Warner
    Key Cast
  • Ronald Pickup
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 10, 2013
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    ALEXA HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • London Comedy Film Festival
    London
  • London Short Film Festival
  • L.A Shorts Fest
    L.A
Director Biography - Keith Lynch, David Lynch

The Brothers Lynch began their careers directing music videos for established international bands such as Alkaline Trio, Guttermouth and 3 Colours Red.
Their narrative debut came in the form of the ambitious and innovative thriller short film Dual, which premiered at the 2011 BFI London Film Festival.
In 2012 they won the Film4 Scenestealers competition with their sci-fi spin on a scene from Shane Meadows's This Is England.
Last year, they were one of 8 directors selected from 1,400 as part of the Collabor8te short film fund to direct their black-comedy thriller, Old Habits. Starring David Warner (Titanic, Tron, Time Bandits) and Ronald Pickup (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Prince of Persia), the film was produced by x, and had its World Premiere at LA Shorts Fest 2014.
They are currently financing their debut feature Residual, a complex sci-fi thriller, with Hook Pictures and support from Creative England.
The brothers Lynch were selected as Screen Stars of Tomorrow 2013.

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