Taxonomy: Crime

The Irish

The Irish centres on Buddy, a feared figure at the top of his operation, who learns that one of his men has been kidnapped. With time working against him, Buddy turns to Chas, a reluctant witness who may hold the key to what happened. What follows is a tense exchange driven by power, pressure, and […]

TWAIN

Twain takes place inside a prison visiting booth, where twin brothers sit opposite one another, separated by glass. What begins as a straightforward visit quickly becomes something more difficult, as conversation opens up old wounds and unfinished business. The incarcerated brother listens, while the visitor struggles to deliver a message shaped by their shared history. As […]

Partners in Crime

Partners in Crime follows two small time criminals spending the night together in a car as they carry out what should be a straightforward job. Bound by routine rather than trust, their partnership is defined by mild flirtation, misdirection, and a shared reluctance to say what is actually on their minds. As the night drags […]

Bound by Blood

Bound by Blood follows bare knuckle fighter Dean Hunt in the lead up to a title fight, as he reflects on the life that has shaped him inside and outside the ring. Through moments of preparation, stillness, and personal reflection, the film explores how the brutal discipline of the sport has become a source of […]

Kill

Kill follows Shaun, a rough sleeper drifting through London’s Docklands Light Railway, spending his days riding the train in endless loops. Caught between reality and imagination, his search for meaning unfolds through fantasy, observation, and an inner world shaped by ideas of heroism and self mythologising. As the train circles the city, Shaun’s presence becomes […]

Beholden

Beholden centres on Lee, a man in prison accused of murder, whose only chance of freedom rests with Carlie, his childhood sweetheart. Now a lawyer, Carlie has built a life far removed from where she came from, leaving behind a past shaped by hardship and trauma. Lee’s case forces her to consider whether she is […]