NETTLE DAY is a folk horror short in association with The British Film Institute's Film Hub North.

An idealistic young teacher's faith in kindness is ripped apart as she struggles to save a destructive child from being kicked out of school.

Kate Dickie + Yazmin Kayani + Lewis Pratt

Nettle Day

I KNOW A PLACE is a darkly comedic short. A co-production with Diploid Productions and BBrothers Films in association with The British Film Institute's Film Hub North. 

A coming of age story about two teenage girls trying to explore their sexuality on a caravan holiday, while hiding from their parents, their true feelings for each other, and a mysterious stranger lurking in the woods.

Winning best director at Women X Film Festival 2024 and also winning best film at Out For Blood Queer Horror Film Festival 2024.

I KNOW A PLACE is an award winning romantic black comedy co-production with Diploid Productions and BBrothers Films in association with The British Film Institute's Film Hub North.

I Know A Place

FIST is an original drama in association with The British Film Institute's Film Hub North.

Gordon is determined to die as he has lived - alone. Until care worker Aaron comes knocking. And an intimate encounter alters his life as well as his death.

Winner of best drama performance and receiving a best short film nomination at the Royal Television Society Awards NETB 2023.

FIST is an award winning drama in association with The British Film Institute's Film Hub North. Themes include social care, sexuality, religion and mortality.

Fist

A MODERN MAGICIAN is a supernatural black comedy short exploring mental health, morality, perception and desire.

Not all great minds think alike. An odd young man with unusual pastimes meets up with the love of his life.

A MODERN MAGICIAN is a supernatural black comedy exploring mental health, morality, perception and desire.

DIRECTED BY MARK HELLER AND WRITTEN BY JUSTIN MCDONALD AND KATE HODGSON

Brian Cox + Justin McDonald + Kate Hodgson

A Modern Magician

A curmudgeonly retired breaker who hates change is forced to reassess his world view when an airbnb is placed in the house next to his.

The Keybox

A poet returns to his home town after many years away, seeking approval from his mother before the launch of his next best seller.

The Keybox

Development status: Script