Deadbeat Films
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Deadbeat Films LTD is a British production company co-founded by twin brothers, Jack Thompson-Roylance and Boris Thompson-Roylance in November of 2014.[1] They, along with their head of production, Anthony Toma, have produced many commercials, music videos, live events, and films over the last decade.
The company is split into four distinct divisions: Deadbeat Films, Deadbeat Studios, Deadbeat Live, and Deadbeat Impact. Deadbeat Films focuses on the production of commercials, music videos, and other content within that realm. Deadbeat Studios focuses on the production of feature films, TV series, and documentaries. Deadbeat Live focuses on filming music festivals, as well as live shows and events. Deadbeat Impact focuses on the human and environmental impact of film production on the contributors involved, as well as the wider community.
Filmography[edit]
| Film | U.K. Release Date | Director(s) | Screenwriter(s) | Story by | Producers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santuario Del Collell | September 10, 2015 | Boris Thompson-Roylance | Millicent Driver | ||
| A Day in The Country | November 10, 2018 | Boris Thompson-Roylance | Boris Thompson-Roylance & Jack Thompson-Roylance | ||
| The Devil's Harmony | May 1, 2019 | Dylan Holmes Williams | Jess O'Kane & Dylan Holmes Williams | Nathan Craig & Anthony Toma | |
| My Brother Is a Mermaid | October 20, 2019 | Alfie Dale | Anna Chiver, Alfie Dale, & Cameron Glyde | Alfie Dale | Anthony Toma |
| AYMAN: Forced Migration | November 24, 2019 | Boris Thompson-Roylance | |||
| YOSHI | October 31, 2021 | Boris Thompson-Roylance | Anthony Toma | ||
| A Message From The Kogi Tribe of The Don Diego River Basin | August 12, 2022 | Boris Thompson-Roylance | |||
| Dance For Change | December 9, 2022 | Lily Colfox | Boris Thompson-Roylance | ||
| Matar | March 22, 2023 | Hassan Akkad | Hassan Akkad & Brook Driver | Ayman Alhussein | Anthony Toma |
| Swede Caroline | April 19, 2024 | Finn Bruce & Brook Driver | Brook Driver | Finn Bruce & Anthony Toma | |
Accolades[edit]
Deadbeat Films LTD has received many awards and nominations in festivals around the world for their productions.
| Year | Festival | Award/Category | Recipient | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Iris Prize Film Festival | Best Short Film - Winner | My Brother Is a Mermaid (2019) | [2] |
| 2019 | Encounters Film Festival | Brief Encounters Grand Prix - Nominee | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [3] |
| 2019 | British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) | Best British Short - Nominee | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [4] |
| 2019 | Raindance Film Festival | Jury Prize - Best UK Short - Winner | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [5] |
| 2019 | Sitges Film Festival | Official Fantastic Selection - Nominee | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [6] |
| 2019 | PÖFF Tallinn Festival | International Short Film Competition - Nominee | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [7] |
| 2019 | Austin Fantastic Fest | Short Fuse Award - Best Director - Winner | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [8] |
| 2019 | American Film Institute Festival | Official Competition - Nominee | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [9] |
| 2019 | Underwire Film Festival | Best Film - Nominee | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [10] |
| 2020 | Palm Springs International ShortFest | Best of the Festival - Nominee | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [11] |
| 2020 | Sundance Film Festival | Short Film Grand Jury Prize - Winner | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [12] |
| 2020 | Berlin British Shorts Film Festival | Jury Award - Winner | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [13] |
| 2020 | London Film Critics' Circle Award | British Short Film of the Year - Winner | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [14] |
| 2020 | Florida Film Festival | Grand Jury Award - Best Short - Nominee | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [15] |
| 2020 | San Francisco International Film Festival | Best Narrative Short - Nominee | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [16] |
| 2020 | Norwegian Short Film Festival | Best International Short Film - Winner | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [17] |
| 2020 | London Short Film Festival | Best Short Film - Nominee | The Devil's Harmony (2019) | [7] |
| 2022 | British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) | BIFA Longlist - Nominee | Swede Caroline (2024) | [18] |
| 2022 | Raindance Film Festival | The Spirit Award - Winner | Swede Caroline (2024) | [19] |
| 2023 | Novella Film Festival | Fiction - Winner | Matar (2023) | [20] |
| 2023 | Lovie Winners Gallery | Public Service & Activism - Winner | Matar (2023) | [21] |
| 2023 | Shark Awards | Best Short Film Under 25 Minutes - Winner | Matar (2023) | [22] |
Further reading[edit]
Deadbeat Films LTD Official Website
References[edit]
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- ^ "My Brother is a Mermaid". Iris Prize. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Ten of the best new short films at Encounters Film Festival 2019 | Sight & Sound". British Film Institute. 2019-09-26. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "The Devil's Harmony · BIFA · British Independent Film Awards". BIFA · British Independent Film Awards. 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ Robert (2019-09-28). "Award Winners - 27th Raindance Film Festival". Raindance. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Films 2022 | Sitges Film Festival". sitgesfilmfestival.com. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ a b "THE DEVILS HARMONY". collinscasting. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "Fantastic Fest 2019: Award Winners Announced | Film Pulse". filmpulse.net. 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "AFI FEST 2023 | THE DEVIL'S HARMONY". AFI FEST. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ nick (11 May 2020). "TEENAGE RIOT FILMMAKERS ON STAGE! JESS O'KANE, CO-WRITER OF THE DEVILS HARMONY, SPEAKS ONSTAGE AT THE UNDERWIRE FESTIVAL 2019". Salt Partnership. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "2020 Palm Springs International ShortFest Announces Official Selection | Palm Springs International Film Festival". www.psfilmfest.org. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ James, Elliot (2020-08-22). ""The Devil's Harmony" Review- Award Winning Short From This Year's Online Sundance Film Festival…". Medium. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "BritishShorts (@britishshorts) on Instagram | Ghostarchive". ghostarchive.org. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ Cline, Rich (2020-01-30). "London Critics name Parasite film of 2019". The Critics' Circle. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "2020 Florida Film Festival". floridafilmfestival.eventive.org. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "Films in Competition". SFFILM. 2020-02-24. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ Svingen, Anita (2020-06-13). "Prisvinnere 2020!". Kortfilmfestivalen. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "BIFA 2022 Longlists | Raindance Discovery Award · BIFA · British Independent Film Awards". BIFA · British Independent Film Awards. 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ Raindance (2022-11-04). "30th Raindance Film Festival Award Winners". Raindance. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ "Novella Film Festival 2023 – Novella Film Festival". novellafilmfestival.com. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "Categories". The Lovies Awards Winners Gallery. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "Shark Search". The Shark Awards. Retrieved 2024-02-20.