The Cast

Stephen Thomas

Stephen Thomas plays the role of the Master of Alchemy, a scientist with decades of research behind his back. His life-long quest is to find the right formula to create the philosopher's stone but will he and his apprentice, William achieve their goal before running out of time?

Stephen Thomas has attended the classes of Act Up North Manchester while he has been working on various short films and providing his amazing voice to several other projects. He always brings an outstanding performance even in the most emotionally demanding roles.

Iain Rodrick

Iain Rodrick plays the role of William. The young and ambitious apprentice helps the master in discovering the secret formula of the philosopher's stone. However, the dark powers of the stone seem more appealing to him than the significance of their research.

Iain has trained at Act Up North, Manchester Actors Platform and at Play With Fire under Daniel Bradford. He's acted on stage and short films alike; his most recent roles include Harald in Helheim and Jason in Shoot The Messenger (http://www.bikesvsevil.com/).

The Crew

Writer/Director

Bettina Toth

Bettina is a student of The Manchester Film School, freelance videographer and illustrator/artist. She has been working with local filmmakers and talent for years, mostly behind the camera as a DoP. Her previous short films include Helheim, The Worst of Times, The Legend of EpicMacro89. She has a unique perspective on the production of Magnum Opus introducing the audience to the world of 18th-century alchemy. 

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Producer

Tobias Jones

Tobias (Toby) Jones is a 3rd year BA Film and TV Production student. Whilst studying he has produced two major short films and this will be his third. During his second year, he created the Production Company MontBlue Pictures. As well as producing, Tobias has gained external work on feature films such as ‘HABIT’, and ‘Finding Fatimah’. He's worked on various commercials, including the Aldi Christmas advert with Kevin the Carrot, and most recently gained a placement on the popular Children's CBBC show 'So Awkward'. Tobias even managed to work on a high-end photography shoot for the luxury British fashion house Burberry. 

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Director of Photography

Max Fomin

A third-year BA (Hons) Film and TV Production student at The Manchester Film School. Max started in the lighting department, however quickly moved into Camera. Max spent his second year working his way up the camera department jumping at any chance to be on set. Most recently Max managed to get a week's work experience placement on a popular TV Drama for Red Productions which was commisioned for NETFLIX.

Art Director

Beth Arrell

Beth is a second-year Film and TV Production student. As soon as Beth got her hands in the art department she just couldn't turn back. Beth managed to get experience on a commercial for BOOHOO back in October. As well as Production Designing Magnum Opus, Beth most recently worked on a short film 'Saving Grace' with one of her favourite actors Mr Jason Watkins. Her favourite part was spraying Mr Watkins with fake blood. 

The Manchester Film School

We are an award-winning film school in the North-West of the UK. Our recognition includes 7 wins and 17 nominations at the "Royal Television Society, North-West Students Awards". Many of our Alumni work within the film & TV industry, having been employed in productions such as James Bond, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey and Dads Army.

Budget

The Manchester Film School covers our spending on talent; however, our ambitious set build requires additional fundings. We are building the set ourselves investing our own money and effort in the project. The art department is still in desperate need of props and resources. We are hiring some speciality furniture from a prop house. While the team tries to opt for the cheapest solutions, some of the items we need are very specific to the period and thus, might a little bit more.

 Also, we have four shooting days during which we have to feed our cast and crew. Whatever remains from our campaign will be spent on food and travel expenses.

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