COPE was written and directed by Anthony Sutcliffe and produced by and starring Nick Hendrix (Midsomer Murders, Marcella, Legend).

The film was shot entirely on location in Bristol and Windsor and also features Jessica Ellerby (Pennyworth, Patience, The Devil’s Hour), Lisa Coleman (Casualty, Tracey Beaker) and Caroline Langrishe (Loveyjoy, Judge John Deed).

It has been officially selected at 12 national and international film festivals (including 4 BIFA Qualifying Festivals) and won 5 awards including Best UK Short, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Performance and Best Score.

CAST:
Nick Hendrix - Liam
Jessica Ellerby - Emily
Caroline Langrishe - Stranger
Lisa Coleman - Dr. Fletcher
Leon Jan - Jacob
Dustin Thorn - Waiter
Ella Sutcliffe - Layla
Bodie Stewart - Wilf

Crew:
Writer and Director - Anthony Sutcliffe
Producer - Nick Hendrix
Director of Photography - Tomoi Summers
1st ACs - Rafael Lisbon-Hochenberg
Camilla Carlow
Gaffers - Benjamin Tate
Daniel Arkell
Hair & Makeup Artist - Dhruvi Thakkar
Stills Photography - Michael Shelford
Editor - Paul Kiff
Dubbing Mixer - Brian Moseley
Grade - Cam Sanders
Composer - Anthony Aldersley
Strings - Joni Fuller
Executive Producer - Neil Dudgeon

FESTIVALS

Awards:
Best UK Short Film - London International Short Film Festival (2024)
Best Director - Indie Short Fest (2023) - Anthony Sutcliffe
Best Screenplay - Unrestricted View Film Festival (Bifa Qualifying) (2024) - Anthony Sutcliffe
Best Performance - Worcester Film Festival (2024) - Nick Hendrix
Best Original Score - Indie Short Fest (2023) - Anthony Aldersley

Honorable Mentions:
Best Director: Short Film - London Director Awards (2024)
Best Drama - Brighton Rocks International Film Festival (2024)

Semi-Finalist:
Best Narrative Short - Cannes Indie Shorts Awards (2024)

Nominations:
Best Producer - Indie Short Fest (2023) - Nick Hendrix
Best Drama Short - Indie Short Fest (2023)
Best Male Director - Indie Short Fest (2023) - Anthony Sutcliffe
Best Original Screenplay - Indie Short Fest (2023) - Anthony Sutcliffe
Best Editing - Kino London Short Film Festival (Bifa Qualifying) (2024) - Paul Kiff
Best Film - Bute Street Festival (Bifa Qualifying) (2024)
Best Score - Worcester Film Festival (2024) - Anthony Aldersley
Best Screenplay - Worcester Film Festival (2024) - Anthony Sutcliffe

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