A Glass House
Robin, heartbroken and tending her garden, is confronted by an unexpected visitor whose presence threatens to unearth the past.
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Charles StriderDirector
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Charles StriderWriter
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Red WadeProducer
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Lucy WellsKey Cast"Robin"Champion, The Programme
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Gary BeadleKey Cast"Marcus"The Wheel of Time, Andor, Rye Lane
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Doya BeardmoreKey Cast"Milo"
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Jack CurtisDirector of PhotographyThe Bee-Eaters
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Jacob BaconGafferInland
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Charlotte NindFocus PullerInland
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Yonatan TirunehClapper LoaderChampion, D.I. Ray
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Orlando WadeCamera TraineeOvertime
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Paul MartinScript Editor
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Kyan DoddsScript ConsultantFlicker and Go Out
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Markel KnightFirst Assistant DirectorLumbu
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Keldan CopelandProduction AssistantDance School
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Gavin WadeProduction Designer
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MunkArt DirectorOvertime
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Adrienne WadeHorticultural Consultant
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Mick KeaneProperty Master
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Stanley WongSound RecordistLetters From Space
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Jojo DaviesHair and Makeup DesignerWillow
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Khuram Qadeer MirzaStills PhotographerPheonix Rise
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Albert SmithProduction Catering
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Olivier JonesEditorSeed of Doubt, The Last Garden
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Joseph RussellSound Design & Dubbing MixerBal Maiden, Jeremy: A Nightmare
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Darren SngComposerCicada
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Theodore SwaddlingColouristStandstill, Torn
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Pelé RocketProduction Company
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Drama, Experimental
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Runtime:17 minutes 17 seconds
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Completion Date:July 30, 2024
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Production Budget:7,500 GBP
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:4:3
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Bolton International Film FestivalBolton
United Kingdom
October 4, 2024
UK Premiere
Official Selection -
New Renaissance Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
October 6, 2024
Best Debut Short Nominee, Best Drama Short Honourable Mention -
The British Short Film AwardsLondon
United Kingdom
January 15, 2025
Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best British Director Long List -
Northampton Film FestivalNorthampton
United Kingdom
March 7, 2025
Official Selection
As a working-class filmmaker and disabled artist from the Midlands, Charles is an advocate for creating your own opportunities and the power that comes with having a unique voice. A graduate of the BFI Film Academy and the NFTS’ Craft Skills Residential, Charles has gone on to direct micro shorts funded by the BFI Film Academy, and Chapter Arts Centre. Taking steps into longer-form shorts, A Glass House is Charles' debut short film. Charles hopes for the film to be an example of what it is possible to achieve regardless of who you are or what background you may come from.
A Glass House is a deeply personal film born from a challenging period in my life. Conceived and written while I was homeless, this film is an intimate exploration of grief, cultural identity, and the struggle to find our voices. It's been an incredible journey to see it come to life after years of hard work.
The story takes inspiration from my partner’s mixed heritage family, and how people from different cultures each struggle with our country's inability to process grief openly within the strict British societal structure.
As an optimist, I can’t help but believe in the power of positivity, even when confronting difficult subjects. So, I sought to create something authentic to my experience and of those close to me, something that resonates from the heart - breaking free from these constraints, embracing vulnerability, and finding solace in shared connection.
As a working-class and disabled artist and having worked on high-end sets, I've firsthand experienced the systemic barriers and mistreatment of marginalised individuals. It's crucial to me now as a director to provide opportunities for diverse voices, both on and off screen.
I believe in the power of cinema to heal, to inspire, and to challenge. This film is a reflection of my own journey, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a call to action for a more inclusive and empathetic world.