Kaleidoscope

A young boy has his carefree childhood routines warped with cynicism and fear when he inadvertently witnesses something on his 7th birthday.

  • NICOLE POTT
    Director
    In a Year, Charlie
  • Stuti Nair
    Writer
  • Marissa Cole
    Producer
  • Harry Tayler
    Key Cast
    "Conan"
    Roald & Beatrix
  • Ian Virgo
    Key Cast
    "Papa"
    Blackhawk Down, Rise of the Footsoldier
  • Cressida Cooper
    Key Cast
    "Mama"
    Skin Deep
  • Tania Freimuth
    Director of Photography
    Pitfall, Kid Gloves
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    7,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    ALEXA MINI
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Swindon Independent Film Festival
    Swindon
    United Kingdom
    April 18, 2019
    World Premiere
    Winner: Best Director. 4th Place Festival Favourite. Nominated: Best Drama Short, Best Screenplay.
  • British Independent Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    May 11, 2019
    London Premiere
    Nominated: Best Director, Best Short Film
  • La1 Shorts
    Lancaster
    United Kingdom
    May 18, 2019
    Lancashire Premiere
    Winner: Best Film
  • Detroit Shetown Film Festival
    Detroit, Michigan
    United States
    September 12, 2019
    International Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Exit6 Film Festival
    Basingstoke
    United Kingdom
    September 28, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Bolton Film Festival
    Bolton
    United Kingdom
    October 1, 2019
    Greater Manchester
    Official Selection
  • Oaxaca Film Festival
    Oaxaca
    Mexico
    October 6, 2019
    Mexico Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Harrogate Film Festival
    Harrogate
    United Kingdom
    March 7, 2020
    Winner: Best Drama Short
  • Oxford International Short Film Festival
    Oxford
    United Kingdom
    March 28, 2020
    Nominated: Best Director, Best Editor, Best Young Performer, Best Film
Director Biography - NICOLE POTT

Nicole began her career in directing in 2013, whilst studying at University of Worcester. As she had recently returned from travelling, she decided that the best way to kick start her career was to make the most use out of the kit available, so she directed a few shorts and her debut feature film 'In a Year'. Her films have gone onto being selected at small festivals around the world, whilst 'In a Year' was selected, and nominated, at the 2016 Long Beach Indie International Film, Music and Media Festival.

She has a high passion for filmmaking and also works as a producer, running her own film production company, Sonder Pictures. On top of this, she is a festival director of the High Peak Independent Film Festival, which she decided to start in 2016.

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Director Statement

As soon as I read the script for 'Kaleidoscope', I knew straight away that I wanted to direct the film. It was such a beautiful film and I couldn't miss the opportunity to bring it to life. Being able to bring the script to life was fantastic and working with our three talented actors really showed the potential of how well the film could work. I'm excited to see the film go further and, with the positive feedback it's received so far, I'm hoping it will capture audiences across the world.