Title: Animol
Type: Feature Film
Content: The coming of age prison drama, is a powerful yet tender story about learning to be your authentic self in the harshest of environments. It’s about the shattering of innocence, the power of tribalism and overcoming the fear of being true to yourself at all costs.
Production Company: JOI PRODUCTIONS
Producer: Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, Tom Hawkins
Writer: Ashley Walters, Nick Love
Director: Ashley Walters
1AD: Kate Hartnoll
CD: Heather Basten
Location: London, UK
Status & Filming Dates: January 20 – February 21, 2025
Production Companies: ROGUE STATE PRODUCTIONS, Flat A, 11 Sunderland Terrace, London, London, United Kingdom, W2 5PA, SLNDA, Canal House, Lisle Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 1AW, info@slnda.com, FILM4 PRODUCTIONS, 124 Horseferry Rd., London SW1P 2TX UK, +44 207 306 5190, film4submissions@channel4.co.uk
Synopsis
“Animol” is a poignant coming-of-age prison drama that explores the journey of self-discovery in a location where the stakes are life-altering. Set against the backdrop of steel bars and unforgiving walls, the film intricately weaves the narrative of breaking free—both literally and metaphorically.
This deeply moving story captures the loss of innocence and the instinctive pull of tribalism, as characters grapple with their identities and the arduous path to authenticity. Viewers are enveloped in a world where every moment is a battle, revealing harsh truths and the relentless fight to embrace one’s true self despite overwhelming fear.
With a talented team at the helm, including writers Ashley Walters and Nick Love, and directed by Walters himself, “Animol” promises to resonate on multiple emotional levels. The film is set to unfold in London, UK, with a release window spanning from January 20 to February 21, 2025, presenting not only a gripping narrative but also an immersive cinematic experience that challenges societal norms.
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