Wives' Tale
A troubled father and son embark on a night fishing trip that unravels dark family secrets and local legends of deadly sea creatures. The line between truth and superstition blurs, culminating in a chilling realization beneath the waves.
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Sonny HuddartDirectorCell Mate, 600 SECONDS
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Sonny HuddartWriterCell Mate, 600 SECONDS
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Antony WoolmerWriterCODE DUELLO: FROM THE TITHEBANNER SAGA, REVIERE, CellMate
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Cameron LalorProducerCODE DUELLO: FROM THE TITHEBANNER SAGA, REVIERE, CELL MATE
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Ken OgbornKey Cast"CORMAC"
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Finley RowlandKey Cast"OISIN"
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Rebecca Clare EvansKey Cast"IMOGEN"
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Antony WoolmerDOP
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Thriller, mythological, horror
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Runtime:12 minutes 32 seconds
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Completion Date:January 15, 2025
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Production Budget:2,000 GBP
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:35MM
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Sonny Huddart is a film director from Manchester. Born into a working-class background, Sonny's perspective is deeply influenced by the grit, resilience, and authentic stories of everyday life. Drawing inspiration from directors like Ken Loach and Mike Leigh, he focuses heavily on capturing the fine details and raw complexities of ordinary people, using his lens to explore the profound potency of simple, effective storytelling.
Sonny is most well-known for directing Cell Mate, Wives' Tale and Johnny boy. Already turning heads with his ability to craft intimate and resonant narratives, Sonny is anticipating to become an up-and-coming talent in the film industry, with an ambition to redefine contemporary cinema through stories that speak to the heart of the human condition.
Growing up without a father can often shape the way you see the world— you can't help feeling the absence and a longing for answers to the things left unsaid. For me, I wanted to explore something that reflects something larger about our ancestry and cultural stories. The myths, mysteries, and stories that once rooted us in the past through word of mouth now echoes across the globe through many depictions and meanings that can shape our lives. "Wives’ Tale" is my way of exploring that absence, weaving together folklore and immigration to examine how we hold onto identity and legacy in the face of change.
At its core, "Wives’ Tale" is about the tension between tradition and progress, the power of belief, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive. It’s a reflection on who we are, where we’ve come from, and how we reconcile the loss of our collective mystery in a world where everything feels increasingly explained and exposed.
Now, more than ever, this story matters. As the UK & Ireland evolves, it’s crucial to reflect on what we gain and what we leave behind—and to find beauty in the spaces between. With "Wives’ Tale," I hope to spark a conversation about heritage, identity, and the mysteries we carry with us, wherever we go.