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The Patron

A mysterious man enters their local pub for one last sip of freedom.

  • Greg Newdick
    Director
  • Greg Newdick
    Writer
    Spoiled Milk
  • Matt Hill
    Writer
  • Greg Newdick
    Producer
    Tulips, Spoiled Milk
  • Winter Foenander
    Key Cast
    "The Patron"
  • Ananda Chatterjee
    Composer
  • Tom Hennegan
    Director of Photography
  • Greg Newdick
    Editor
  • Thanos Korakakis
    Colorist
  • Finlay McGarry
    Executive Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    500 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Nottingham Trent University
Director - Greg Newdick
Director Statement

The Patron is my thesis individual project for my degree, and it is also my first time directing a short film. The focus is on empathy in cinema and how it is utilised to manipulate the audience's emotions. I collaborated with my dear friend Matt on the script and then formed an incredible team of cast & crew to bring the script to life. The Organ Grinder (pub featured in the film) became a regular spot for me during my time at university, where I always found the contrast between students' and locals' personalities intriguing. The film juggles tropes from a variety of genres, including comedy and horror. I hope to explore the lead character in more depth in a future project, as I feel he has a lot to offer still.