Private Project

Ivy

A promiscuous young woman and her lover become caught up in the affairs of a married couple, causing their lives to change.

A Masters Degree film made at Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom.

  • Lawrence Whitehurst
    Director
    'Catherine's Garden', 'Lacrimosa', 'Oblivious'
  • Lawrence Whitehurst
    Writer
  • Lawrence Whitehurst
    Producer
  • Laura Sagar
    Key Cast
  • Tom Briggs
    Key Cast
  • Grace Fisher
    Key Cast
  • Pete Williamson
    Key Cast
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 21, 2014
  • Production Budget:
    600 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    mkv
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Projections 14
    Sheffield, United Kingdom
    June 4, 2014
  • Showroom Shorts
    Sheffield, United Kingdom
    June 17, 2014
  • California
    April 18, 2015
Director Biography - Lawrence Whitehurst

After achieving three A Levels, I began my filmmaking adventure at Sheffield Hallam University studying MArt Film and Media Production. Interested in painting and animation from a young age, I have subsequently learnt many skills about filmmaking and storytelling very quickly; from writing my own scripts to cinematography, editing, sound, art direction and bits of co-producing. I have also used these skills on collaborative projects both in and out of university on diverse projects, from model shoots to classical chamber concerts. I was involved in a film which was nominated for a 2012 RTS Student Award which has inspired me further. It is the physical work and effort of creating a film that excites me. The goal to make features has been my number one priority for many years and this is what I intend to pursue with my current writer/director experience.

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Director Statement

My ambition is simply to be unique and original. I am inspired by all forms of art including painting, music, acting, dance, photography, and the written word. It is unlikely anyone has talents in all of these themselves which is why I use film to interpret my love for each.
Most of all, I want to connect with people and make them experience what I am experiencing - the way I feel, the way I see the world, and subsequently how I can project this into something as complex as the commercial industry. Whether I am completely mainstream in terms of output or I decide to work in more artful areas I go with my head, my heart, and personal tastes in order to get where and what I want.