We have seen a wealth of new initiatives springing up from organisations and content creators in hopes of balancing out the disparities identified to improve diversity and inclusion within the creative sectors. However, we want to get to the root of whether real change is finally happening and discuss what more can & needs to be done to push forward and ensure everyone has a voice!

Join the conversation on Wednesday 19th May 2021 at 7:30pm (GMT) when we will be talking to our carefully selected panel of talented people about their experiences in the creative industries. Panelist include:

• Femi Oyeniran (Actor, Director)
• Victoria Emslie (Actor & CEO, Primetime)
• Ola Labib (Comedian)
• Fredi Nwaka (Director & Actor)
• Leo Anna Thomas (Wellbeing Facilitor)

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‘Maximus’ is a story of heartache, imagination and magic! Written and directed by Richard Prendergast, the film follows young India as she tells the story of her brave brother, Maximus to a seemingly uninterested listener, Mike.

What follows is a story only a child could concoct. A story of loss and triumph. Of wizards and beasts. Of Angels and Warriors. This isn’t some random fantastical story, this is a carefully curated plan by a young girl desperate to tell the tale of her brother. This is Maximus.

The film ‘Maximus’ is a collaborative effort between writer/director Richard Prendergast and producers Rachel Prendergast and Max Mason. Richard’s emotional and epic script coupled with his vast experience as a Director and Cinematographer forged a strong visual and narrative story that created an immense world of monsters, warriors and sorcerers depicting a sister’s love for her brother. The script was then made real by Richard and producers, Rachel Prendergast and Max Mason ably supported by the students and staff of West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds.

The premiere will commence at 7.00pm on Wednesday 28th April followed by a live Q&A session featuring Director Richard Prendergast, Producers Rachel Prendergast & Max Mason and some cast & crew members involved in the film. The event is being proudly hosted by Big Picture Film Club.

All proceeds from the premiere ticket sales are being donated to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge via the Team Max fundraising team. Team Max was created by family and friends of Max Rowlandson who was successfully treated at Ward C2/PDU Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

Max’s true-life battle inspired the film ‘Maximus’ and is told through the eyes and imagination of his sister India.

Team Max does an amazing job raising awareness and money to help children with cancer and other life-limiting diseases. Click here to follow their Facebook page & keep up to date with all their fundraising efforts.

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The panelist include: Actor/Producer, Sadie Frost; Filmmaker & Actor, Jane Gull; Executive Producer & Financier, Kirsty Bell; Artist & Costume Designer, Trinity Tristan; Producer & Director, Victoria Thomas.

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Also Read: Running Man Q&A – BirdBox Film Club

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The Film Club’s mission is to encourage a simultaneous viewing experience and provide a forum to discuss the film amongst like-minded film fans.

For their debut film, BirdBox premiered the short ‘Running Man’. A dark yet comedic short film set in the South East of England in 1991 – the heyday of illegal raves. Soundtrack by High Contrast!

The live Q&A and discussion featured Producer Sadie Frost, Director Chris Turner, Writer Johnny Cooke, and starring actor Raff Law. Watch the full Q&A below.

Also Read: Five Thought-Provoking Documentaries On BirdBox

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The Film Club’s mission is to encourage a simultaneous viewing experience and provide a forum to discuss the film amongst like-minded film fans.

Our next short film is “Sylvia”. This film was a strong collaboration between director Richard Prendergast, producer Rachel Prendergast, and exec producer Benjamin Hartley. Director and Writer Richard Prendergast came upon the true story of a letter found in a second-hand car on social media. Sabrina’s tragic story had gone viral. Richard contacted Sabrina, who lived in the United States, and with her permission, wrote the screenplay for the film.

The live Q&A and discussion will feature Director Richard Prendergast, producer Rachel Prendergast and Sabrina, whose story the movie is based on.

Please ensure you have watched the film before the Q&A! You can watch it on BirdBox here.

Proudly hosted by us – the Big Picture Film Club.

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The Film Club’s mission is to encourage a simultaneous viewing experience during the global lockdown, and provide a forum to discuss the film amongst like-minded film fans.

The debut film will be Sadie Frost’s “Running Man”, a story set in 1991 about a clinical drugs trial that goes horrifyingly wrong for a group of young ravers, starring Raff Law.

The film premiered this week on BirdBox.Film which you can watch now here: https://birdbox.film/movie/running-man/

The live Q&A and discussion will feature Producer Sadie Frost, Director Chris Turner, writer Johnny Cooke and lead actor Raff Law. Please ensure you have watched the film before Q&A!

Proudly hosted by The Big Picture Film Club.

Sign up for the BirdBox Film Club here.

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