Cope Award winning Short Film

Liam only has six weeks to live…. . 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 u0026 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. . Official Selections:. London Lift-Off Film Festival (2023). Crystal Palace International Film Festival (Bifa Qualifying) (2024). European Short Awards (2024). . #shorts #british #uk #best #midsomermurders #bristol #windsor #movie #film #movies #awardwinning #cinematography #cinematic