Private Project

Bespoke Dad (2023)

A phone call leads to possibly unravelling the lies Areeb (Shrirang Deshmukh) is living as he spends an evening with his wife, Ghazel (Jav Moughal) and daughter, Amira (Aveah Samuels).

  • Thomas Jackson
    Director
  • Thomas Jackson
    Writer
  • Ash Birks
    Producer
  • Shrirang Deshmukh
    Key Cast
    "Areeb"
  • Jav Moughal
    Key Cast
    "Ghazal"
  • Aveah Samuels
    Key Cast
    "Amira"
  • Nicky Dean
    Key Cast
    "Aisha"
  • Jack Clarke
    Associate Producer
    Nobody Loves You and You Don’t Deserve to Exist (2022)
  • Martina Majcen
    Director of Photography
  • Martina Majcen
    Camera Operator
  • Aleshya Easen
    Assistant Director
  • George Geddes
    Gaffer
  • Sam Bennett
    Gaffer
  • Harriet Eaton
    Runner
  • Ryce Dugdale
    Editor
  • Alex Joules
    Sound Mixer
  • Alistair Davidson
    Colour Grader
  • Paula Kraukle
    Sound Desighner
  • Martin Medina
    Composer
  • Robbert Medina
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 4, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital Sony S7
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Thomas Jackson

Priding himself on his commitment to quality and attention to detail in filmmaking, Thomas Jackson has studied and learned about film and storytelling since 2017.

Thomas' journey has led him to receive a First Class with Honours after studying at Futureworks. He has continued to develop his skills, working in minor roles for BBC and ITV.

He is a passionate and creative individual who always strives to tell compelling stories and enhance his skills. Putting everything he's learnt so far into his second short film, Bespoke Dad.

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Director Statement

I share the passion and intentions as my fellow members of Prickle Productions.

Prickle Productions is co-founded with three other production team members: producer Ash Birks, director of photography Martina Majcen and editor Ryce Dugdale. As we establish ourselves in the industry, our company aims to support a future for fresh local creatives to gain access to the industry. With links to Futureworks University, we hope to make creative roles more accessible while strengthening the artistic culture of the North of England.