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Always Bet on Black

After finding a random £1,000,000 deposit from the bank in his account, Tom and his best friend Darren figure they have the weekend to use the money to make some money.

  • Adam Cowie
    Director
  • Adam Cowie
    Writer
  • Adam Cowie
    Producer
  • Lyud Hristov
    Key Cast
    "Tom Martins "
  • Yao Fitih
    Key Cast
    "Darren Keys "
  • Joe Carmichael
    Key Cast
    "Derrick"
  • Terry Scotchmer
    Key Cast
    "Caesar Jenkins "
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    35 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 10, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    7,500 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Monza Film Festival
    Monza
    Italy
    September 6, 2023
    Best Leading Actor
  • Lit Laughs Comedy Film Festival
    Harrogate
    United Kingdom
    August 5, 2023
    Best Short Film 2nd place Finalist
  • Phoenix Rising International Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 4, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Lift Off: Filmmaker Sessions Volume 11
    London
    United Kingdom
    September 18, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Golden Nugget International Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    September 29, 2023
    Official Selection
  • London Director Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    July 31, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Playback International Festival
    Manchester
    United Kingdom
    July 7, 2023
    Nominee Best Comedy Short
  • Bucharest Shortcut Cinefest
    Bucharest
    Romania
    August 27, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Golden Short Film Festival
    Abruzzo
    Italy
    July 30, 2023
    Best Comedy Short Official Selection
Director Biography - Adam Cowie

Born in Aberdeen, Scotland and based in London, Adam Cowie is an independent writer, director and producer, whose work blends dark comedy with grounded realism.
His films often explore flawed characters and moral ambiguity, finding humour in dark places and moments of tension.

He has written, directed and produced three short films, Always Bet on Black, Easy Does It and his latest, Mein Surname, which is currently screening on the UK and European festival circuit.

Adam has several projects in development, including a short documentary on the London comedy scene and is currently in pre-production for his next narrative film.

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