Short Summary
“A Fire Within” is a short film which deals with Human Trafficking and Homelessness.
It’s a dark drama charting the lives of
two young girls, brought together by fate as they both run from the horrors of
their lives, one a trafficking gang, the other her past. Will they escape from
the nightmare they find themselves in, or will they like so many others, find
themselves victims of the streets?
The story explores this relationship between
the girls and how human emotion and acts of kindness can transcend the barriers
of language. It’s a story about kindness, hope and friendship trying to overcome fear.
We feel it’s important that this film gets made, as we really believe in it,
as it shines light on several social issues which we feel don’t get enough
attention from the national media. Human
trafficking is making its way into the public consciousness, slowly, but we feel
homelessness and addiction get swept under the carpet. We hope to raise
awareness not just that they exist. But to show the human cost and the
emotional scars in which those affected have to bare. Revealing the stories of the victims and showing they are not just some statistic.
To make this film we need your help and money. Anything you can
provide is greatly appreciated, and if you can’t afford to make a cash contribution, then your help in
spreading the word by sharing on social media is also vitally important. The
wider the audience we reach, the more chance we have of reaching our target.
We have only 30-days to make our target or this film cannot be made!
What We Need & What You Get
We have invested a lot of our own money
into the film but have fell short in the amount needed to make the film to the
standard it deserves and for the audience it has to reach. We have met the
costs of cast and crew and also camera equipment. But we need your help getting
over the finishing line with costs in production like the hiring of lights, transport,
art department, catering, and costs in post-production like editing, colouring,
post sound and mixing.
Please
check the PERK column to the right, to see what is on offer for your
contribution.
For just £10 you can receive a full HD digital download of
the film, your name in the credits and a thank you on all our social media
platforms.
We need your help to produce this film and for it to find its
audience.
Cast
Joanna Kaczynska
Joanna was born in Poznan, Poland where she started her acting career at the age of 15 with Theatre Studio Proby run by Bogan Zylkowski. After high school Joanna went to study at National Theatre Academy in Warsaw and within a month she got her first role in a feature film “Wszyscy Swieci” playing Young Halinka.
She then left Poland and came to the United Kingdom to further her career as an actress and a singer.
She first appeared in Peter Mullan’s film “NEDS” awarded Golden Shell for Best Film at San Sebastian Film Festival. Shortly after that she got a lead role in a feature film “Graders” directed by David Hutchison and awarded Best Film at Nemfest Festival. Joanna also appeared in BBC productions “Hattie”, “Lip Service” and others. She also played female lead roles in awarded short films as “Free Crack”, “Digging for love”, “A shot in the dark” and others.
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Jacqueline Hart
Jacqueline is a member of the Glasgow improvisation class. During the auditions at Glasgow Film City, Jacqueline stood out as she connected with the part of Ella, bringing a sense of realism and passion which the Director was looking for.
Jacqueline - “I have always enjoyed acting but never thought about taking it seriously until I joined Lenny Mullans Improvisation class. After attending classes for about a year I had the opportunity to audition for Robert Maitland’s short film ‘A fire within’ and was then offered the part of Ella. This is my first professional acting role and I ‘m looking forward to being a part of Robert’s film, portraying the character Ella and to also have the experience of being on set filming.”
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Lenny Mullan
Lenny Mullan first started out in Theatre and community theatre when living in Belfast where he worked as an Actor, Director and Producer. Since then he has acted in such films as the short “The Fall of the Soviet Union” and the feature film “Orphans”
Lenny is also a casting Director who has worked on: Neds (2010), The Magdalene Sisters (2002), Orphans (1998).
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Lee Fanning
Under the Skin (2013) The Angels Share (2012) Neds (2010)
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Conor McCarron
Neds (2010), Scottish Mussel (2015) and For Those in Peril (2013)
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Andy Hillhouse
Fanatic (2015) Frank (2014) & Priest with two guns (2013)
Michael Montgomery
Speed Date (2010) Prodigal (2010)
Crew
Robert Maitland
Director / Writer
Robert Maitland is a Screenwriter and Director who is currently writing his 2nd feature film. He has been making short films which have been shown at several film festivals around the world with a various degree of success. His latest film "Eternity" will be released later this year (2015).
Steve Johnson
Producer / Cinematographer
Liverpool born Steve Johnson was educated in both England and in Michigan (USA).
Steve founded Futuristfilm Ltd. and Futurist Digital Ltd. in Glasgow (Scotland). He developed his skills behind the camera as a freelance trainer for Red Digital Cinema, where he has taught at Los Angeles, Singapore and Berlin, as well as Pinewood Studios in London, Steve is also a regular teacher at the YouTube Space in London. With his RED Camera, Steve has collaborated on a number of feature films, television shows, music videos and corporate videos.
This will be Steve's second project as Cinematographer.
Antony Scott
Associate Producer
Antony was
originally a comic book artist and writer; a career change put him on a new path
as a screenwriter, producer and director in the film industry. Antony also
likes to get involved in costume and set design. He has always had a passion
for film; he has directed, written and produced many productions. Tony has
recently finished directing his first feature film: FLUX which he also wrote
and produced. The film is currently in post-production and will be doing a full
festival run, before being released. Known as Tony to his friends and
colleagues he continues to work hard in the industry.
Paul Wilkie
Composer
Paul is an award winning composer and sound engineer who has also lent his voice acting to various projects.
He began working with Mallard Productions in Glasgow, on short films, followed by freelance work at festivals. Then later, he voiced a commercial for the final of the X Factor in 2010 for charity.
He has since been a freelancer working on film, video games, corporate and online and has also made his name as a musician online by the name of "minimusicman" by releasing singles including the top seller "Crazy La Paint"
Paul continues to contribute to as much freelance work as he can muster and has worked with these companies previously: MTV, Scottish Television (STV), Schuh LTD, Insight UK, Mallard Productions, eFestivals, Elephant Records, RedSquirrel Films.
Christina Littleson
Associate Producer
Christina came into film making later in life. When the company, she was working for closed she took a place on a screenwriting course at Strathclyde University. Producing one of her own scripts, she realized how much she enjoyed the challenge. She then went on to produce more of her own and then other people's works. She has just completed her first feature and now jointly runs an audio and visual production company making film, commercial and corporate video.
Vito Milazo
Editor
Our Crew:
1st AD: William Forsyth
1st AC: Scott Townsend
2nd AC: Jordon MacRae
Grip: Blair Kelly
Sound: Scott Walker
Lighting: Ross Woodhead
Script Supervisor: Victoria Rose
MUA: Ruth Anne Hawkins
Runner: Fiona Mundy
Photographer: Chris Quick
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