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Middleweight

Middleweight tells the story of a boxer caught between the past and present, where love and loss hit just as hard as any punch in the ring.

Ten years ago, he was a young fighter, focused on his dream of making it big while living with his mum in a council estate. Their relationship was complicated—strained by her battle with addiction but held together by fleeting moments of understanding.

Now, he’s a champion and a family man, driving through the quiet countryside when a phone call changes everything: his mum has left rehab. As the timelines weave together, Middleweight reveals a raw, intimate portrait of a man fighting for more than just titles—he’s fighting for his family, his past, and himself.

  • Dritan Kastrati
    Director
  • Boi Kelliher
    Writer
  • Boi Kelliher
    Producer
  • Ardi Shehu
    Producer
  • Christine Vassiliadis
    Producer
  • Darragh Philip Kelliher
    Key Cast
    "Paul"
  • Andrew Gillies
    Key Cast
    "George"
  • Cassie Bancroft
    Key Cast
    "Mum"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 26, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Dritan Kastrati

Albanian Director / Actor, Raised and Trained in the UK. His career started at a very young age at school in the south east of England In Kent . His interests are acting , always found directing a very natural progression, believing it makes him understand acting better. Dritan trained as an actor in the UK both at university and Private schools for acting , often taken classes still.

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