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The Announcement

There are 16,220 women in the UK Regular Forces, 11.7% of the total strength. The Announcement explores the world of a young female soldier visiting her estranged mother on leave. The actors are a real-life mother and daughter team.

  • Martin David Edwards
    Director
    The Throuple
  • Ayushi Jain
    Key Cast
    "Anika"
  • Ruchika Jain
    Key Cast
    "Priya"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 21, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Sony
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Martin David Edwards

Martin Edwards is a videographer based in London. He makes short films exploring topical issues. His first time, "The Throuple", won Best Cinematography for a Comedy Film from the Folkestone Festival in 2024.

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Director Statement

The Announcement explores the world of a young female soldier in the British Army visiting her estranged mother while on leave. I wanted to explore the implications of increasing number of females serving in the UK Armed Forces today.