'The Penny Drop'

The Penny Drop centres around Cayleb and his addiction to gambling, the deeper he spirals into the void the more difficult it becomes for him to sustain his relationships, job and sense of self. The signs are there, but will the penny drop before it's too late?

  • Abraham J Smith
    Director
    '10:28', 'Befriending Grief'
  • Henri Alabi
    Director
    'Lost to loss' 'Skimmed Alive' 'Transport' Official Music Video
  • Jacob Parton
    Writer
    '10:28', 'Athena'
  • Jack Rooney
    Writer
  • Emma Coleman
    Producer
    'Come Down'
  • Sal Gozukara
    Key Cast
    "CAYLEB"
  • Mattia De Angelis
    Key Cast
    "DARIUS"
  • Angelica Novak
    Key Cast
    "SANDRA"
  • Darius Vicol
    Key Cast
    "HARRY"
  • Matt Rudkin
    Key Cast
    "JACKET GAMBLER"
  • Paul Ahiaba
    Key Cast
    "SECURITY GUARD"
  • Ella Riley
    Director of Photography
    'Lavender' 'The First Intimation'
  • James Dunne
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 8, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,600 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Brighton SFS
  • SFS Graduation Screening
    Brighton
    United Kingdom
    May 13, 2023
    British Premier
  • Brighton Rocks International Film Festival
    Brighton
    United Kingdom
    June 20, 2023
    FABRICA
    Official Selection
  • First Time Film Sessions
    Pinewood Studios
    June 12, 2023
    Vimeo
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Abraham J Smith, Henri Alabi

After recently completing film school, Abraham & Henri are both friends and fellow directors who crafted 'The Penny Drop' as part of their graduation film. With hopes to show narrative demonstrating the downfalls and dangers of a spiralling Addiction.

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Director Statement

'The Penny Drop' is a personal and important project to us as directors. Having worked restlessly on it for the past half year, we have remained passionate about telling this story . Hoping to connect with an audience on such a sensitive and emotional subject and of course to do it justice.

Many thanks for your consideration & We hope you enjoy the film...