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The Journalist

London, 1980s. Peter Bendford is a retired criminal who now wants to enjoy the peace of running his bar. When the body of a former associate shows up dead in his establishment, and whilst a meticulous criminal journalist uncovers evidence against him, a police interrogation is Bendford’s last chance to clear his name.

  • Kent Goldfinch
    Key Cast
    "Peter Bendford"
  • Sean Jhooty
    Key Cast
    "The Journalist"
  • Duane Tucker
    Key Cast
    "Detective #1"
  • Josh Wells
    Key Cast
    "Detective #2"
  • Samuel Ross
    Key Cast
    "Manuel Sinner"
  • Alain Ny
    Key Cast
    "Wes"
  • Santi Benedit
    Director
  • Buster Blackledge
    Producer
  • Santi Benedit
    Producer
  • Santi Benedit
    Writer
  • James Handley
    Director of Photography
  • Kirill Konstantinov
    Production Design
  • Pree Isaacs
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Ngawang Lektso
    Gaffer
  • Amelia Holland
    Hair & Makeup
  • Becky Pugh
    Hair & Makeup
  • Mishael Holdbrook
    Sound
  • Owen Tucknott
    Sound
  • Daryna Sudachek
    Production Manager
  • Alexandre Benoit
    Production Assistants
  • Tristan Blackledge
    Production Assistants
  • Gabriel Xavier
    Colourist
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 31, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Santi Benedit

Santi Benedit is a Spanish independent screenwriter and director. His debut short film "The Journalist" (2024), delves into the world of criminal journalism through the story of a retired criminal accused of committing a murder.

His writing credentials include four feature films and four short films, with his short "Harlots Down No-Man’s Land", a crime story about a feisty Wisconsin hooker running into trouble after escaping her sketchy road bar brothel, ranking amongst the top discoverable scripts on Coverfly.

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