Boom

MADE IN LOCKDOWN

Boom is a story set in the mind of Dot, a young woman struggling with her mental health.

In a fairy-tale like fashion it follows her on her journey through her dark mind until she has a 'Boom' moment and realises she can come to terms with the trauma that she has been through.

Made entirely in lockdown 'Boom' is a tale about grief, loss, acceptance and ultimately love.

  • Anthony Eldridge Rogers
    Director
  • Lehla Eldridge Rogers
    Director
  • Lehla Eldridge Rogers
    Writer
  • Anthony Eldridge Rogers
    Writer
  • Anthony Eldridge-Rogers
    Cinematography, Editing, Sound Editing
  • Anthony & Lehla Eldridge Rogers
    Producer
  • Lehla Eldridge Rogers
    Key Cast
    "Mother, Therapist, Prefrontal Cortex"
  • Anthony Eldridge Rogers
    Key Cast
    "Father, Amygdala, Owl"
  • Olive Eldridge Rogers
    Key Cast
    "Dot, Prefrontal Cortex"
  • Amari Eldridge Rogers
    Key Cast
    "Dot 2, Prefrontal Cortex, Other selves"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    26 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 15, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Anthony Eldridge Rogers, Lehla Eldridge Rogers

Anthony Eldridge-Rogers

I entered the media profession as a fashion and portrait photographer and moved into directing music videos and commercials.
I started a London based production company with three partners. The first (and last) film the company made was Before the Rain. It was nominated for Best Foreign Film at the Oscars.

Moving to South Africa, over the next 15 years I set up a number of creative ventures in film, commercials, tv production in South Africa. I worked as producer, writer, director and director of photography and a festival and live events executive producer.

Along the way that included working with BBC Worldwide, DSTV, MNET, Carlton TV, Naspers, Conde Nast, Polygram.

In 2002 I left the media industry to pursue other interests and start a family.
As this progressed I found myself drawn into circus and physical theatre, which led to the creation of Jump Fall Fly Productions, a production company named after the book my partner and BOOM co director wrote about alternative education.

I also work in behavioural health as a facilitator and coach trainer; write articles and run masterclasses for professional coaching bodies.

Lehla Eldridge

I am a writer, performer and filmmaker.

My background is as a theatre maker and performer. I trained at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and was in the class of ‘92.

Theatre credits include, Hamlet, The Bristol Old Vic. Much Ado About Nothing and Measure for Measure A and BC Theatre Company. Pygmalion Tour de Force Theatre Company. The Time Before the Time After by David Greig, directed by Federay Holmes, Edinburgh Festival. On The Boil by Project Underdog Pritvhi International Theatre Festival. I have also worked as a performer with the performance artist Richard Layzell.

Film Credits include. The Innocent Sleep, Boom.

I am also a published author and have written about self directed learning for The Guardian.

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Director Statement

We use film, poetry, theatre, circus and visual arts to open up the conversation and talk about the current issues of our times, such as a global pandemic, climate change, mental health.

Through our work we aim to inspire individuals to improve our collective current situations. We believe artists are needed now more than ever in these perilous but exciting times.