‘Sanctuary’, a short film based on the lived experiences of Emmanuel House service users, commissioned by homelessness charity Emmanuel House Support Centre in Nottingham.
This film explores themes relating to abuse, suicide and trauma. If you need support in relation to the issues within the film, please visit: www.emmanuelhouse.org.uk/film-resources.
The film tells the story of Kareem, who has lived with the memories of family trauma and abuse since childhood. Unable to cope with these memories, his life begins to spiral and he becomes at risk of homelessness. The film tells his story and how he seeks to gain closure and, with support from Emmanuel House, move forward with his life.
CREW:
Directed and produced by Luke Radford
Produced by Derry Shillitto
Cinematography by Jermaine Edwards
Edited by Toby Curson
Original music by Fergus Brignall
Costume designer, Cobbie Yates
Costume department, Danielle Knight
Art department, Sofia Cruciani and Ella Tolson
1st assistant director, Kamran Iqbal
1st assistant camera, Todd Franklin
Audio mix by Rick Smith
Production assistants, Connor Pearce, Heather Bradley, Jack Parry
CAST:
Kareem, Lucky Azad
Teenage Kareem, Danish Latif
Dad, Shammi Aulakh
Wife, Carla Kayani-Lawman
Son, Elijah Zamman
Son, Deen Zamman
Mum, Shaila Haque-Brand
Sister, Alliyah Mukri
Sister, Ashbeel Azer
HR supervisor, Clare McGill
Boss, Tim Rumboll
Boxer, Ben Jones
Emmanuel House keyworker, Jade Moore
Thanks to
Jack Delaney
Simply Thrilled
Nottingham City Homes
Marcellus Baz
Nottingham School of Boxing
13 дек 2021
