Black Pond is a low-budget independent film by young British directors Tom Kingsley and Will Sharpe. The film was nominated for the 2012 BAFTA Outstanding British Debut Award.[1] The film stars Chris Langham in his first acting role since he was convicted on child abuse imagery charges. The film is reported as having cost £25,000 to make.[2]
| Black Pond | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Tom Kingsley Will Sharpe |
| Screenplay by | Will Sharpe |
| Produced by | Sarah Brocklehurst |
| Starring | Chris Langham Simon Amstell Amanda Hadingue Colin Hurley |
| Cinematography | Simon Walton |
| Edited by | Tom Kingsley Will Sharpe |
| Music by | Ralegh Long Arthur Sharpe |
| Distributed by | Self-distributed |
Release date |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £25,000 |
| Box office | approximately £30,000 |
Premise
editBlack Pond is a black comedy in which a family is accused of murder after a stranger comes to dinner.
Premiere
editScreen International reported that "The film premiered at the Raindance Film Festival, going on to be nominated for the Raindance award at the BIFAs and two Evening Standard Awards for Best Debut and Best Comedy."[3] The Guardian reported that the film had been shortlisted for the Guardian First Film Award.[4]
References
edit- ^ Outstanding Debut Nominees in 2012, BAFTA. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ^ Malcolm, Derek (11 November 2011). "Black Pond – Review". This Is London Magazine. London. Archived from the original on 3 December 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ^ Cooper, Sarah (26 January 2012). "Black Pond directors reveal plans for second feature". Screen Daily. London. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ^ Pulver, Andrew (10 January 2012). "Guardian First Film Award 2012 shortlist". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
External links
edit- Black Pond at IMDb
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