firehawk

short film

DIRECTOR, writer

11 minutes / drama / 2020

Two sisters reconcile with their arsonist brother.

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Firehawk is a character drama about birds, family, and arson.

Firehawk was a deeply challenging film to make, due to a crucial technical factor - no electric lights were used during production; the film was instead lit entirely by firelight. Fire proved to be an unpredictable and difficult force to work with, but the film is left with a unique and textured aesthetic.

Alongside these camera department innovations, Firehawk has received festival recognition for its script - a combination of monologues spoken by three characters. Awards include:

  • Best Writing, White Deer International Film Festival 2020

  • Honourable Mention - Best Original Screenplay, Prague International Film Festival 2020

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY CALUM BRADSHAW

STARRING SAM IRELAND

PRODUCED BY CALUM BRADSHAW

CINEMATOGRAPHY BY ALEX VAN LEEUWEN

A BEARTRAPPER FILMS PRODUCTION

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