Dancing on the Doorstep (A WWII Short Film)

"As the Second World war draws to a close and the troops return home, one couple reunite and share a dance on the doorstep."​

Dancing on the Doorstep is a my latest live action project, a short film that I tried to film 2020, but due to COVID, it was delayed until we could finally shoot in August 2021. I'm so happy that it's finally out for you to see so I really hope you enjoy it.

A massive thank you to everyone who helped me make this film;

Starring:
Charlotte Darley

Thomas J Powell

Simon Leonard Cutts for his beautiful score which greatly elevates the drama.

Joanna Rowling for her incredible costume work and support in assistant directing with me.

Alex Thomas for the storyboards which are just so essential to planning and visualising the film.

Liam Clarke for yet again being my trusty boom operator and keeping on top of all on set sound, also recording behind the scenes content this time.

Adam Webb for his colour grade, making my inconsistent footage look so much prettier.

Nick Elmer for his soft and beautiful guitar work for the last portion of the film.

And to Andrew and Francis Naylor for access to the beautiful location.

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[VersoLaltoProductions]

Beautiful short film! Very impressive. It's clear that a lot of thought was put into the scene direction...the way you played with that at the beginning and end of the dance was excellent. Well done to all involved!

[SuperROMplayer]

Great film! Short n sweet but leaves a lump in the throat! 🔥🙏

[georgebloomfieldmusic]

This was amazing, beautiful score too!

[JohnHall]

Great film, a sad thing too, still how many dancers were lost back then...

[seeburg]

Sure that's my old Morris 8 in the background.

[carolinejones]

Beautiful little film, i was moved by it. Loved the portrayal of the characters by these amazing actors, the location was stunning. Shot beautifully too.
Lovely xxxx

[UnifiedFilms]

This film is a gem. It was beautifully shot, performed & directed. I’m not afraid to say it made me well up. The dreamy vibrancy of the English summer countryside juxtaposed so effectively with the tragedy of this family’s loss. Heart wrenching. Much love and respect from Unified Films.

[jordendavismusic]

Lovely work on this! A really heartfelt short, and the color and direction of things especially helped make it both magical and potent.

[kathierost]

Really enjoyed watching this. Acting was spot on

[thimblesndimples]

Oh I'm so happy its finally up! 📻🏠🎼