Angel Meadow: The Forgotten Genesis

A student Documentary that evaluates the story, the impact, and the tragedy of Angel Meadow (an area based in Manchester)

This Documentary questions the importance of Mancunian history and how society can remember specific historical events and, simultaneously, forget other important events. We explore the themes of remembrance and evolution by interviewing casual historians and displaying their raw emotional reactions and ideas about the subject of Angel Meadow.

  • Jacob Cato
    Director
    Survivalist Ethics, Overly Compulsive Dread.
  • Jacob Cato
    Writer
    Survivalist Ethics, Overly Compulsive Dread
  • Jacob Cato
    Producer
    Survivalist Ethics, Overly Compulsive Dread
  • Nico Deacon
    Producer
    Survivalist Ethics
  • Charlie Robinson
    D.O.P
    Survivalist Ethics
  • Karl Baison
    D.O.P
  • Grace Marshall
    Sound Recordist
    Survivalist Ethics
  • Daniel Mckeown
    Narrator
    Sinister Sales
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Historical, Dark, Narrative, Student, True Crime
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 44 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 20, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Varies
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Salford
Director Biography - Jacob Cato

I am a Queer, Autistic filmmaker studying at the University of Salford. I aspire to be a writer-director but also specialize in key roles such as 1st AD, 2nd AD, and 3rd AD.
I am currently working in the Film/TV industry, in a paid role, as I work freelance on Hollyoaks as a 3rd AD.
I have written and directed several micro shorts, short films, and promotional videos for 3rd parties: Costume designers, HOME Deansgate, and Theatre performers.
I am currently based in both Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester. I am flexible when filming on any location.

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Director Statement

This film was created as a project for my Documentary module at the University of Salford.
I have always had a fascination with the darker side of history and wanted to tell an unknown story. When I found out about the subject of Angel Meadow. I was motivated to cover this subject and why it's been forgotten.
This project would not have been completed without the help of my crew. Their contributions, talents, and patience were incredible.

I hope you will enjoy it.