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Sparks May Fly

'Sparks May Fly' is a music-driven short film about relationships, identity, addiction, faith, and the power of decisions. Featuring an original soundtrack and unique worldbuilding and design, this story has been brought to life by a team of young artists and filmmakers around the UK.

SYNOPSIS: A young ambassador, Horace, has come to the bleak city to reintroduce its people to a lost tradition and a more fulfilling way of life. But after encountering a drug that they use for pleasure, he has become addicted to it himself, and is now spiralling dangerously out of control, while his mission remains unfinished. As he struggles to maintain a relationship with Jessica, a local bureaucrat, Horace is reunited with his lifelong friend and ally, Grace. Caught between his feelings for the two women, and his dependence on the drug, Horace makes a pivotal choice.

  • Hunter Boydell
    Director
    Paxford (2022), Sweet Cicely (2020)
  • Hunter Boydell
    Writer
    Paxford (2022), Sweet Cicely (2020)
  • Hunter Boydell
    Producer
    Paxford (2022), Sweet Cicely (2020)
  • Hunter Boydell
    Key Cast
    "Horace"
  • Giulia Di Bella
    Key Cast
    "Grace"
  • Margot Antignac
    Key Cast
    "Jessica"
  • Tom Hilton
    Key Cast
    "Andrew"
  • Gabrielė Damanskytė
    Director of Photography
  • Kat Canoy
    Assistant Producer
  • Matthew Clegg
    Assistant Director
  • Celia Birchall
    Costume Designer
  • Tancredi Foschini
    Production Assistant
  • Ben Markey
    Stills Photographer
  • Iain Carson
    Stills Photographer
  • Hunter Boydell
    Editor
  • Hunter Boydell
    Original Soundtrack
  • Breaking Jar Ltd
    Production Company
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Romance, Drama, Spirituality, Faith, Cerebral, Dreamlike, Fiction, Fantasy, Futuristic, Dystopian, Rock Opera, Music
  • Runtime:
    21 minutes 38 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 23, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    750 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Hunter Boydell

Hunter Boydell is a filmmaker, actor, and songwriter. He has successfully written and directed several short films since his first formal production in 2017, including an ambitious period drama, 'Sweet Cicely' (2020), and an introspective solo project, 'Paxford' (2022). In 2023, Hunter directed 'Sparks May Fly', taking inspiration from silent cinema, art films, and music videos to create an innovative, music-driven short film. Hunter has a lifelong passion for meaningful storytelling, and seeks to use fictional films and media to make a positive impact in people's lives, addressing real-life issues in a way that is honest, authentic, and always points towards hope. He is the founder and Managing Director of independent production company Breaking Jar Ltd, based in the UK.

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