Gunpowder & Lead

Inspired by the music of Miranda Lambert - Gunpowder & Lead glimpses into a violent relationship and the dramatic solution of a trapped woman.

  • Emily Stanley
    Director
  • Kate Lindsey
    Key Cast
    "Her"
  • Jason Farries
    Key Cast
    "Him"
  • Emily Stanley
    Writer
  • Tom Payne
    Cinematographer
  • Black Elk Productions
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    drama, dark comedy
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 13, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Emily Stanley

"Gunpowder & Lead" marks Emily Stanley's Directing and Screenwriting debut.

Emily began her production journey in 2018 with Black Elk Productions as Assistant Director on a World War I TV Pilot entitled ‘TOMMY’. Following this, Emily advanced to the role of Production Designer on the short film 'The Voodoo Man'.

Having discovered a flair for film production, Emily took up a permanent position at Black Elk Productions as one of their in-house producers which led her to study Film Production under Elliot Grove with the Raindance Film Festival. In 2020, Emily undertook the role of Producer on 'HOMESICK' which is now available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Emily has also produced other short films and bespoke showreels for Black Elk.

Emily’s other work includes the award-winning short film 'DESIGNATION: Limbo', 'Distant Voices' and 'Dark Strings'. She also has experience in both long-standing and brand new HETV series’, such as: 'Age of the Living Dead' (Prime Video), 'Great British Menu' (BBC), 'Landmark' (Sky Arts) and most recently as Floor Manager on 'Pure Genius' (Channel 4).

Emily is currently working as 1st Assistant Director on full length feature horror 'The Ghost Within' with Fowler Media.

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