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Small Talk

In the near future, two siblings grapple against their sorrow after being reunited with their challenging brother.

  • Jack Hill
    Director
  • Jack Hill
    Writer
  • Jack Hill
    Producer
  • Sam Gallant
    Key Cast
    "Hugo"
  • Mia Walton
    Key Cast
    "Leah"
  • Callum Papworth
    Key Cast
    "Cameron"
  • Max Hayes
    Audio
  • Project Type:
    Student
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 20, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    20 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, DSLR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Jack Hill

Jack Hill is a 17-year-old writer/director living in Henfield, West Sussex. He is incredibly passionate about the art of film, currently studying a double Btec Creative Digital Media course, Film Studies A level course, and English Literature A level course at BHASVIC sixth form college. He often writes screenplays, stageplays, novels and poems in his spare time, with his stageplay '60 seconds and counting' recently receiving great acclaim after being performed by a talented group of young actors for the Worthing theatre trail.

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Director Statement

This is a film made by young people, for young people. Taking a challenging look into the rippling casualties of mental health, the dangers of artificial intelligence, and an intense and realistic expression of grief. I wrote the screenplay for "Small Talk" over a 6 month period, rehearsed it over 2 months, and shot it all within one single night. The film was shot with a cast and crew of only 5 people, and has been our collaborative passion project. All of the young people involved within this film are immensely passionate about the messages of the film, especially those surrounding the effects of mental health, and I am honoured to be working with a group of such immensely talented individuals. I hope you enjoy my film, and I hope it's themes and messages impact you as much as they did me.