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