Experiencing Interruptions?

Going Up. Going Down.

"Always Moving. Up, and Down."

Josh Branson isn't anyone special, what does he know about this Cole fella'? Or what's in that briefcase? Yet he's got himself in with the wrong crowd. It's all Down from here...

  • James Rowland
    Director
    'RYAN', Faces, The Deadline
  • James Rowland
    Writer
    'RYAN', Faces, The Deadline
  • Aayush Sarpal
    Key Cast
    "Josh Branson"
    Faces
  • Phoebe Amos
    Key Cast
    "Angela"
    The Game
  • Felix Munt
    Key Cast
    "Victor"
    'RYAN', Faces, The Deadline
  • Samuel ('Val') Woodward
    Key Cast
    "Danny"
  • James Rowland
    Cinematographer
    'RYAN', Faces, The Deadline
  • James Rowland
    Editor & Sound Designer
    'RYAN', Faces, The Deadline
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Crime, Drama, Neo-Noir
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 13, 2026
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Finham Park 6th Form
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - James Rowland

Hello there!
My name is James Rowland and I'm an A-Level Film & Media student who creates Short films.

I also have a podcast - Gee-Wizz!, which I host with the one and only Felix Munt!

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Director Statement

Going Up. Going Down. is a (Noir-esk) Crime drama that doesn't intend to be taken too seriously, but which still involves my quintessential plot twist, and a macguffin... or two.