Private Project

The Silver Lining

When a tech journalist uncovers the deadly truth behind a revolutionary smartphone, she must confront the powerful heiress behind the company while navigating the perilous consequences of her actions, ultimately leading to a shocking revelation that changes the course of both their lives.

  • Mikey Altoft
    Director
  • Bibi Lucille
    Writer
  • Bibi Lucille
    Producer
  • Bella Glanville
    Producer
  • Devansh Sood
    Producer
  • Haitam Banoori
    Producer
  • Mikey Altoft
    Producer
  • Bibi Lucille
    Key Cast
    "Maya Stocks"
  • Bella Glanville
    Key Cast
    "Christina Peach"
  • David Schaal
    Key Cast
    "Richard"
  • Malik Pitt
    Key Cast
    "Cafe Customer"
  • Elise Bugeja
    Key Cast
    "Journalist"
  • Diya Sohi
    Key Cast
    "News Reader"
  • Gabrielle Olagbaju
    Key Cast
    "News Reporter"
  • Charlie Smith
    Key Cast
    "Customer"
  • Ayushi Jain
    Key Cast
    "Waitress"
  • Joseph Emms
    Key Cast
    "Mark"
  • Violet Grace Fink
    Key Cast
    "Cafe Customer"
  • Sarah J Parker J Parker
    Key Cast
    "Amber"
  • Ewan S Henry
    Key Cast
    "Customer"
  • George Still
    Key Cast
    "Cafe Customer"
  • Marchella Bruno
    Key Cast
    "Journalist"
  • Finn Jacobs
    Key Cast
    "Patrick"
  • Sorrel Phanika
    Key Cast
    "Journalist"
  • Kevin Murphy
    Key Cast
    "Journalist"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    24 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 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:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Elegant Initiative
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Mikey Altoft

Mikey has worked professionally in the film and television industry for almost 10 years, starting off as a floor runner, before becoming 3rd, then 2nd Assistant Director.

A small handful of his credits include EastEnders, The End of the F****ing World, The Crown, and Big Boys, among many others.

While working for companies, such as the BBC and Channel 4 with a variety of award winning directors, actors and writers, he has developed his skills in directing background extras and dealing with high profile cast, which has helped develop his storytelling skills in a variety of genres.

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Director Statement

The Silver Lining was an ambitious project that evolved massively through the entire process and is only the beginning of a slate of exciting short films planned.

Being able to utilize the amazing VFX really helped in building a believable world and not taking away from the character elements was a fun part of this production. We had a great team of creatives around us who were at the top of their game, who brought realism to this story.