IN A NUTSHELL

We are reaching out for your support to help us release our independent feature film The Incident starring Ruta Gedmintas (The Tudors, The Borgias, The Strain), Tom Hughes (Sex Drugs and Rock N Roll, Cemetery Junction, 8 Minutes Idle) and Tasha Connor (When The Lights Went Out, X+Y).

The film is the debut feature from acclaimed British director Jane Linfoot (BAFTA nominated Sea View) and producers Caroline Cooper Charles (Wasp, She, A Chinese) & Sarada McDermott (Tyrannosaur, Swimmer).

THE FILM

The Incident is a tense, atmospheric, emotionally haunting tale that brings together characters from opposing social backgrounds and explores what happens when their worlds collide. 

It's a meditation on guilt and responsibility, and explores the alienation and exploitation of our vulnerable youth.

THE STORY

An affluent young couple, Annabel and Joe (Ruta Gedmintas and Tom Hughes), each make a decision to neglect the needs of a vulnerable teenage girl, Lily (Tasha Connor).  Their actions provoke an unsettling incident that shatters their sheltered world, and leads to traumatic reassessments of themselves, their relationship and the wider world around them.

“It’s stretched me and I just want to have done it justice, every line is so beautiful and such a privilege to do.”  - Ruta Gedmintas

“I can connect to Lily...it’s a really strong character to play.” - Tasha Connor

“It’s an exploration of human nature in its most pure form… I’m hoping this film by the end will have held a mirror up to the audience just to make them think for a moment about themselves, whatever that may be. And that’s what I believe art is meant to do.”  - Tom Hughes

WHY I WANTED TO MAKE THIS FILM:  writer – director:  Jane Linfoot

I started writing The Incident in the wake of the economic crisis, when the social elite had taken the political centre stage.  Economic policies were being implemented, and rhetoric was being used that encouraged further division between opposing social groups, rather than uniting them in difficult times; for me this was leading towards a pervasive lack of empathy,  and an evasion of responsibility to protect those who are vulnerable in society.

Throughout my development process the media was awash with disturbing news reports that uncovered our shocking failure to protect so many children from sexual exploitation, and abuse.

The film was shaped by my concerns about all these issues.  

I feel now is the right time and an important time to tell a story like The Incident,  highlighting how our differences can often teach us the most about ourselves and to stress we have a moral obligation to protect all children who are vulnerable.

AWARDS:

Nominated for Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature at Edinburgh International Film Festival 2015  

Nominated for Best Performance in a British Film  Edinburgh International Film Festival 2015  

Nominated for Forward Future Award Beijing International Film Festival 2016

YOUR HELP:

We are reaching out for your support to help us release THE INCIDENT. We’re tremendously excited by the opportunity to screen our film in UK cinemas and online this autumn, but we need your help to make it happen. 

The funds we raise will enable us to have the film certified by the BBFC, create the digital prints and theatrical trailer, produce the necessary online & press advertising to let audiences know about the release, together with supporting the film’s distribution throughout the UK.

Many thanks, Caroline, Sarada & Jane.

WHAT WE CAN GIVE YOU:

We've got some fantastic rewards for our backers including:

• A heartfelt thank you via our Facebook and Twitter channels
• An exclusive preview link to the film before it’s available in cinemas or on demand
• Signed DVD/BluRay and posters
• Your name up on the big screen in the credits of the film
• Skype masterclasses with Jane (writer/director) or Caroline (producer)
• Tickets to our premiere