Experiencing Interruptions?

DISREMEMBER

'DISREMEMBER' IS PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER CREATED ENTIRELY BY ONE-PERSON, MATTHEW SIMPSON.

LOGLINE:
An ex-military alcoholic experiencing unexplained blackouts, desperately tries to stop them to save his marriage, only to discover they are triggered by a trauma his mind is fighting to forget.

SYNOPSIS:
After learning his wife wants a divorce, Rob, a struggling alcoholic, wakes up unexpectedly in his ex-military friend’s apartment with no memory of how he got there. As he tries to piece together what happened, the blackouts continue, leaving him in unfamiliar places with no recollection of how he got there. Determined to regain control, he installs CCTV cameras—only to discover something far more disturbing than he ever imagined. A truth his own mind refuses to remember.

  • Matthew Simpson
    Solo Filmmaker (One-Person production)
    Masters of the Air, Bansu, Splashback, Annihilation, Eastenders.
  • Matthew Simpson
    Director
  • Matthew Simpson
    Writer
  • Matthew Simpson
    Producer
  • Matthew Simpson
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Feature
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Drama
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 24 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 31, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 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
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Aesthetica Short Film Festival
    York
    United Kingdom
    November 8, 2025
    BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE WINNER
  • Unrestricted View Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    April 30, 2025
    Premiere
    BEST UK FEATURE FILM & BEST ACTOR WINNER
  • London Breeze Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    October 21, 2025
    BEST FEATURE WINNER
Director Biography - Matthew Simpson

Matthew Simpson is an English actor and commercial director, known for Masters of the Air, Bansu, Annihilation, and EastEnders. With over 30 commercials to his name, he has a deep passion for indie cinema and storytelling that pushes boundaries.
Originally from the coastal town of Lowestoft, England, Matthew moved to London for drama school, where his love for acting and filmmaking grew. After graduating in 2010, he appeared in indie films before transitioning into directing, working on commercials for top brands.
His experience on both sides of the camera led him to create Disremember, his debut feature film and an ambitious project that redefines what’s possible in independent filmmaking. With more boundary-breaking projects in the pipeline, he's ambition is to push the limits of storytelling and creative expression.

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Director Statement

Get ready, because you won’t forget DISREMEMBER!

This feature film was CREATED ENTIRELY by myself. From script to screen, I handled every aspect of this film. It's a no-budget experimental project that embodies the grit and innovation of independent filmmaking while challenging traditional industry conventions.

Filmmaking is often seen as a collaborative effort, requiring a crew, funding, and industry backing that’s out of reach for many. But I wanted to challenge that idea.

Over eight years, while juggling work and life, I poured everything into making this film. It wasn’t easy. Writing took years, filming was 20 grueling days with no sleep, and post-production felt like going back to school. Every step was a battle, but one I was determined to win.

More than just an experiment in solo filmmaking, Disremember is a psychological thriller designed to immerse audiences in the mind of a man losing control. Every creative decision, from POV and snorricam shots to the use of surveillance footage, was made to create a visceral, inescapable, subjective storytelling experience.

This film isn’t just about breaking boundaries. It’s about proving that you don’t need permission to create. If Disremember inspires even one person to pick up a camera and tell their story, then in my eyes, that’s success. I believe Disremember has the potential to reach a broad audience and potentially even set a new trend in solo filmmaking.

For the love of film,
Matthew Simpson