Private Project

Blue

Set in the Southwest of England, 'BLUE' delves into the story of two fishermen, John Winter and his son, Charlie, as they grapple with the hardships of sustaining their livelihood on a small commercial fishing boat. Their relationship undergoes profound challenges, and both must navigate obstacles in their own distinct ways.

  • David Smith
    Director
  • David Smith
    Producer
  • Paul Breen
    Producer
  • Paul Breen
    Key Cast
    "John Winter"
  • Alfie Noble
    Key Cast
    "Charlie Winter"
  • Diane Lukins
    Key Cast
    "Mary Winter"
  • David Smith
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 13 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 23, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.00:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - David Smith

I am a filmmaker based in the South West of England, currently wearing two hats, one as an independent filmmaker and also as an educator of film and media studies. Outside of teaching, I dedicate myself to producing narrative films, believing it's crucial to remain engaged with the industry I teach and an industry and art form that I love so much.

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Director Statement

It took me over a year to craft this screenplay, a journey that involved countless hours spent in various coffee shops and many moments of contemplation and reflection by the sea. Yet, I cannot express how fulfilled I feel with the final draft of the screenplay — a rare sentiment for any writer. This particular screenplay has proven to be my most challenging endeavor to date, not due to its structure or length, but primarily because of the intricacies of the characters' journeys.

Achieving the right emotional depth without resorting to overt or clichéd storytelling was imperative to the impact of the narrative, and it required considerable effort to strike that delicate balance. However, navigating through this process has been deeply rewarding, and I am immensely proud of the result.