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"I Like It Here"

Nikita, a young Kyivan refugee in London misses his last bus home to his host family. Lost and alone he must navigate his emotions and the dark city streets.

  • Tom Anson
    Director
  • Tom Anson
    Writer
  • Tom Anson
    Producer
  • Sean Rey
    Key Cast
    "Nikita"
    I Came By
  • Yulia Reynolds
    Key Cast
    "Nikita's Mum"
  • Alastair Ellery
    Key Cast
    "Bill"
    Loitering
  • Elliot Drummond
    Key Cast
    "Mickey"
    Scrap
  • Tom Anson
    Editors
    Scrap
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    "Мне нравится здесь"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Humanitarian
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 16, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    0 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English, Russian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Tom Anson

Tom Anson is an actor and filmmaker based in London, with a history in Brighton and Hong Kong. He has trained at The Guildford School of Acting, The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts and has recently graduated from RAaW London.

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Director Statement

"I Like It Here" is my directorial debut. The film concept was created and shot in one evening on a £0 budget. The film deals with the current global climate regarding the Russo-Ukrainian war and England's own harsh realities.