Private Project

Mourning Glories

Mourning Glories is a heartfelt and sensitive celebration of life, love and loss. Set overnight in a Mortuary.

Whilst preparing a body for burial, Mortician Debbie Douglas meets Peter, a recent widower...

Debbie is awakened to the meaning of love, as she helps Peter say goodbye to his late wife.

  • Molly Hoque
    Director
  • Molly Hoque
    Writer
  • Freya Newland
    Producer
  • Keira Billington
    Producer
  • Alexandria Allison
    Key Cast
    "Debbie Douglas"
  • SJ O'Kane
    Key Cast
    "Peter Mahoney"
  • Gail Taplin
    Key Cast
    "Kate Mahoney"
  • Trevor Puckett
    Key Cast
    "Desmond Douglas"
  • Ted Dracott
    Production Department
  • Millie Luther
    Production Department
  • James Anscombe
    Production Department
  • Ella Mainard
    Art Department
  • Luke Hancock
    Art Department
  • Loren Hobbs
    Art Department
  • Toby Farrant
    Art Department
  • Noah Reynders
    Camera Department
  • Hollie Barnes
    Camera Department
  • Francesca Rossellini
    Camera Department
  • Tyler Kohtz
    Camera Department
  • Kyle Osbourne
    Camera Department
  • Sam Howell
    Camera Department
  • Alvin Jai Alias
    Camera Department
  • Sam Purbrick
    Lighting Department
  • Isabella Chavez Guitierres
    Lighting Department
  • Ivy French
    Lighting Department
  • Jack Fisher
    Sound Department
  • Jay Deegan
    Sound Department
  • Chase Reeve
    Sound Department
  • Hal Howe
    Composer
  • Phoebe Robinson
    Makeup Department
  • Ellen Moore
    Makeup Department
  • Ella Craig
    Makeup Department
  • Ella Mainard
    Costume Department
  • Ricards Ozols
    Post-Production
  • Tommaso Frixione
    Post-Production
  • Becca Roso
    Post-Production
  • John McGuire
    Post-Production
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 1, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Bournemouth Film School
Director Biography - Molly Hoque

Molly Hoque is an Irish short film writer/director.

Molly aims to highlight and celebrate human connection. her work is often female-led, character-driven and humorous.

She began making films as a teenager, receiving awards at youth film festivals across Ireland and the UK. She has received training at the London Film Academy, National Youth Film School, and has an undergraduate degree in Film Production from Arts University Bournemouth.

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Director Statement

Mourning Glories is a heartfelt and sensitive celebration of life and love.

In media, death and mortuary practices are often depicted negatively. I wanted this film to reframe that narrative, and give flowers to the creativity and care that Morticians have for their craft. During the writing process I visited a mortuary and interviewed the staff, and read extensively on the subject.

The relationship between Debbie and Peter, is of two people at very different periods of life. Although Debbie may be close to death in the physical sense - her eyes are opened to the fragility of life by Peter, who has felt a loss she can only fathom.

The project was funded via crowdfunder with 166 supporters, after an intense social media and event campaign. We used this funding to build the set. We are grateful to everyone involved!