The Darkest Blue: Award-Winning British Short 🎬

Award-Winning Short Film | British Drama | 13:45 mins

The Darkest Blue received multiple nominations at the British Short Film Awards for its cinematography, direction, and powerful performances.

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🎬 Synopsis
Convinced that an artist is only truly appreciated after they die, a struggling painter plans to fake her own death — but not all goes to plan.

Cast
Brit Thomas — Fanta Barrie
Lee Hudson — Joseph Phelps

Director: Andrew Steggall
Producer: Samantha Whitehouse

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🎙️ Director’s Statement
“At its heart, this film has a simple theme: you need to give 100% of yourself to your craft. Like Brit, I’ve often wondered if I could succeed in such a tough, unforgiving industry. This film is for anyone balancing bills with big dreams.”

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📺 More award-winning short films:
Winner Fights the Moon → https://youtu.be/7t06WcEKWFQ
The Nun Slayer → https://youtu.be/FevPNvznxzc

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