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The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands

A man on parole, a struggling mother, and a pair of drug dealing brothers each become part of a dazzling multiplicity of plots, but one story.

  • Colin O'Reilly
    Director
  • Colin O'Reilly
    Writer
  • Colin O'Reilly
    Producer
  • David Philpott
    Key Cast
  • Kim King
    Key Cast
  • Ben Shockley
    Key Cast
  • Ryan Hill
    Key Cast
  • Richard Rycroft
    Key Cast
  • Antony Caplin
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    60 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 14, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Colin O'Reilly

Colin O'Reilly is a Director DOP, he has a Bachelor of Arts in Film, Radio & Television Studies from Canterbury Christ Church University. Colin was hired as camera department trainee by Screen South and Kent Film Office, for Maeve Films third feature 'The Calling (2009). On set he would learn a great deal from award winning Cinematographer Ole Bratt Birkeland. Following this he gained valuable experience in the lighting department of the Hindi film Rustom (2016). THE DEVIL MAKES WORK is Colin's directorial debut.

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Director Statement

'The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands' is a working class drama which focuses on social mobility, disillusionment, and the struggles of working class people. Seen through the perspectives of three characters, the film is loosely based on real life events and uses a mix of professional and first time actors. This micro budget debut was made with a one-man crew and was shot on a Canon 5DMKII with vintage Canon FD Lenses.

Thank you for the opportunity to submit my film "The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands" to your festival. If selected I will make every effort to attend.