Production commences on upcoming short film 'HIDDEN INSIGHT'

James Hastings filming lead Actor Max Hoftgartner

We have commenced production on our latest short film 'Hidden Insight'.

A mental health/music drama about an aspiring jazz musician who suffers from social anxiety. Through a conversation with his psychiatrist, he learns to overcome his fears and finds his place in the world through his passion for music.

Written by James Hastings, the film is being co-directed by James and Ben Ashton (Send In The Clowns) and funded/produced by Kino Film London. Cast members include Maxamillian Hoftgartner, Debbie Christie, Kevin Hallett and Katie McKenna.

With two days of production complete, the team are set for another production date in April.

More exciting news coming soon...

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'Mother Scotland' Music Video Out Now

Very excited the Music Video I directed ‘Mother Scotland’ has been released:

Click here to watch the Video

James Hastings on set with George Blagden

This is the opening song from the new musical Lady M by writers James Beeny & Gina Geogio from Toy Soldier Productions.

Featuring West End & TV/film stars:

George Blagden (Vikings, Versailles, Les Misérables film) Karl Queensborough (currently playing Hamilton) Bradley Jaden (currently playing Javert in Les Misérables) Paul Wilkins (Marius in Les Misérables) Earl Carpenter (Phantom in Phantom of the Opera) Tom Hier (Chris in Miss Saigon) Sam O'Rourke (Buggins in Half A Sixpence)

James Hastings Filmmaker

Lady M Music Video

James Hastings Directing

Photos by MonkeyChops Photography

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Slightly Red Handed At Birmingham Film Festival

Adam Tucker & James Hastings attending the Festival

On Thursday 25th November James Hastings and leading actor Adam Tucker showcased their short film 'Slightly Red Handed' to an audience at the Birmingham Film Festival.

The film was nominated for Best Short Film, Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. The film received a positive response from the festival attendees and other nominated filmmakers.

Slightly Red Handed Selected Festivals

"It was super exciting to see our film up on a huge IMAX sized screen, especially with an audience. One of the biggest issues releasing your film online, is you miss the collective cinema experience, so being able to watch the film in a dark room, through projected light on a large screen was truly special. We are very grateful to be included in a festival with such talented filmmakers and their amazing films".

To watch the Short Film Click Here.

Head to the Birmingham Film Festival to find out more info: https://www.birminghamfilmfestival.co.uk/

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