Private Project

Mr Lonesome

Mr Lonesome is a short drama relatable drama following James Fridrick, a paranoid and helpless elderly man, who is struggling in life with the recent loss of his loved one.

Even though his home is plunged into darkness and life is miserable, could this be the day the clouds finally clear?

  • Tom Storey
    Director
  • Tom Storey
    Writer
  • Kody Egan
    Producer
  • Alan Faulkner
    Key Cast
    "James Fridrick "
    Father Brown
  • Evadne Fisher
    Key Cast
    "Kathy "
  • Natasha Lawer
    Key Cast
    "Mysterious Woman "
  • Ben Sherwin
    Key Cast
    "Shop Keeper "
  • Danny Cooke
    Key Cast
    "Chav (Youth)"
  • Joseph Horrocks
    Art Director
  • Alex Bridgewood
    Director of Photography
  • Charles Arundell
    Editor
  • Tom Hawk
    Music Composer
  • Joseph Horrocks
    Boom Operator
  • Kody Egan
    On Set Sound Assistant
  • Tom Storey
    Colourist
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 27, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.89:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Mr Lonesome Red Carpet Film Premiere
    Derby
    United Kingdom
    April 27, 2019
    Mr Lonesome Red Carpet Film Premiere
Distribution Information
  • DVD
    Country: United Kingdom
    Rights: Video / Disc
  • Blu-ray
    Rights: Video / Disc
Director Biography - Tom Storey

Tom Storey is a British director, filmmaker and writer. His first film was a local short film filmed in Nottingham - Mr Lonesome (2019) - and aimed to raise awareness of loneliness in the elderly but in a heartfelt drama, eliminating the usual cliché of loneliness. The film's official first screening premiere managed to raise over £270 for the local charity Age UK Derbyshire.

Alongside working on independent short films and working as a freelancer, Tom works as a Canon Product Specialist, supporting all of the major photography and videography events throughout the UK and Europe.

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Director Statement

My aim with Mr Lonesome was to take the expectation of a typical student film and issue related cliche film and blow that out of the water by giving the audience the unexpected. Instead, the audience get a film about true hope and a visually pleasing experience from its unique shooting style. It was a delight to be able to raise so much money for a local charity on top of all this. That really was the cherry on top!