Private Project

Getting Out

Danny and Dominic decide to get out of a volatile racial situation which see their friends fighting each other for supremacy. They soon realize they have more in common than first believed, however for these two newly formed friends the beginning is often the end.

  • James Brierley
    Director
  • James brierley
    Writer
  • Bradley Gray
    Key Cast
    "Danny"
  • Alfie Jallow
    Key Cast
    "Dominic"
  • René Olivierre
    Key Cast
    "Joey"
  • Ben Gavan
    Key Cast
    "Billy"
  • Tashi Muir
    Key Cast
    "Jasmin"
  • Lauren Boniface
    Key Cast
    "Jess"
  • Nathaniel Perfrement
    Key Cast
    "Josh"
  • Karen Chapman
    Key Cast
    "Michaela"
  • Ian Mcshee
    Key Cast
    "Prison Guard"
  • James Brierley
    Key Cast
    "Solicitor"
  • Katy Longton
    Key Cast
    "Girl 1"
  • Hannah Ede
    Key Cast
    "Girl 2"
  • James Brierley
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 19 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    700 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • WeMakeFilms International Film Festival
    Wallington
    United Kingdom
    October 3, 2020
    Official Selection
  • London Lift-Off Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    December 1, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Emerging Artists Film Festival
    Calgary
    Canada
    December 28, 2020
    Finalist
  • Festival del Cinema di Cefalù
    Cefalù
    Italy
    July 15, 2021
    Official Selection
Director Biography - James Brierley

James Brierley is an English film director, actor & sound composer. His debut short film 'Getting Out' was made to send out a strong message with it's hard hitting story of racism & knife crime and how this affects people. He has worked in the music industry professionally over 15 years as a DJ & producer running the Nutty Traxx label. Resulting in plays on major festivals and radio shows such as BBC Radio 1.

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Director Statement

I am always striving to bring a new unique approach to my films with innovative storytelling and professional production.