Nature Valley

A suspenseful short of a lone man outgunned and outnumbered; cornered into a field by three gunmen. He’s only got one shot at making it out alive.

  • Leo Carden
    Director
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  • Leo Carden
    Writer
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  • Leo Carden
    Producer
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  • Noah Grant
    Key Cast
  • Connor Sutherland
    Key Cast
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  • Michael Kindred
    Key Cast
  • Charlie Drane
    Key Cast
  • Leo Carden
    Cinematography
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  • Leo Carden
    Editor
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  • Alexander Goncalves
    Special Effects
  • Leo Carden
    Special Effects
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  • Leo Carden
    Camera operators
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  • Connor Sutherland
    Camera operators
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  • Noah Grant
    Camera operators
  • Michael Kindred
    Camera operators
  • Leo Carden
    Costume and Props
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  • Leo Carden
    Choreography
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  • Leo Carden
    Sound Design
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  • Leo Carden
    Sound Mixing
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  • Leo Carden
    Colour Grading
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  • Leo Carden
    Transportation
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  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Action, Thriller, Suspense, Western
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 13, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    250 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Blackmagic Ursa Mini 4k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Suffolk
Director Biography - Leo Carden

Born in Suffolk and raised in the English Countryside, he has written and directed 7 short films across his three year period as a student at the University of Suffolk (UOS). with the goal of becoming a writer and director. All films were self-financed, made through working at various part time jobs
and wherever necessary.

His work presents a strong, visual style that supports gripping
narratives. Exploring intimate character studies, often
focusing on the struggle of the underdog combatting
overwhelming forces and delving into mental fragility and trauma.

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Director Statement

This film is a practice in action and reflex. While making the film it became similar to telling a joke, where timing and delivery are key. I wanted every setup and delivery to build towards an unpredictable conclusion. Spaghetti westerns were a great inspiration for the hot texture
Building tension as they too followed the same rules as jokes. I Want the viewer to see this dance in blocking and composition and be captivated to guess what next, react this way, shoot this or run from that and in the end to be surprised by its delivery.