Filming is expected to take 3-4 days, with additional time built in to ensure well-being on set due to the subject matter. It's critical to ensure that for the benefit of everyone involved, we avoid too much of an intensive environment as is possible. The very nature of this story enables it to be filmed anywhere and is relatable to people from a vast array of backgrounds. This is what allows us to film this anywhere in the UK, despite the story being set in Ireland. 

 

 

Katie is a director based between London and Glasgow. Having originally worked in theatre as a stage manager, Katie moved to Glasgow to train at the Royal Conservative of Scotland in 2020 to complete an MFA degree in directing Classical and Contemporary Text.

 

After graduating from RCS, Katie was a support worker in the care sector, supporting vulnerable adults. Their one person show, We Are Gathered Here Today, which they have performed in both Glasgow and London, tells the story of a person, trapped in the moment of dying, who is finally able to grieve the loss of their mother. The Gift had an obvious draw for Katie and they are passionate about exploring the depths and nuances of this story.

 

Directing The Gift marks Katie's transition from directing for stage to directing for screen. 

 

 

Bridget launched her acting and film writing career in 2020, though she's been writing since 2015. In a short time, she has acted in several short films including Sinkhole, You're My Brother, and Oizys. Bridget has a passion for health, both physical and mental, and is also a Certified Personal Trainer. Bridget’s passion for mental health awareness arose from her observations of the struggles many military veterans face while actively serving and post-military life. As she learned more, she saw the need for awareness on a larger scale and the lack of support for men suffering with mental health issues. This led to her uncovering the story of Nick in The Gift and the challenges he faces without the support he needs. She hopes this narrative raises awareness for both male mental health struggles and the challenges families face when dealing with end-of-life care for their relatives.

 

 

 

Eliza Butterworth is a film, television, and theatre actor who has starred in series such as 'The Last Kingdom' as Lady Aelswith on Netflix and as the character Carly Lord in 'A town Called Malice' for Sky. Eliza has also starred in shows such as 'The Northwater' alongside Colin Farrell as well as the short film 'Little Brown Bird' opposite John Rhys Davies. Eliza has also performed on the West End as Princess Eugenie in 'The Windsors Endgame.' During her training at RADA, Eliza became passionate about transformative character acting and enjoys delving into roles that are challenging and different to her. Eliza is so honoured to be one of the Executive Producers on this short film and is so excited to bring the project to life.

 

 

 

Dom embarked on his producing career in 2016 and founded Firework Productions in 2020. His films have screened across the world at festivals in London, Frankfurt, Sydney, and Brighton to name a few. They have also garnered numerous nominations and awards from a host of festivals including Unrestricted View, New Renaissance, and Brighton Rocks having additionally screened at London Short Film Festival, Aesthetica, and many more. One of the reasons he decided to come on board with The Gift is a passion for raising awareness and sparking conversation around mental health. His latest film, Chasing Adonis, focuses on male body image, suicide, mental health, and body dysmorphia. In addition to making films about it, Dom has been heavily involved in various mental health support projects with the British Red Cross; chiefly, the SafeMates program, which provided emotional and mental health support to young people at music festivals. 

Reward Levels

 

Every donation means the world to us-and we want to say thank you! Every donation will receive the following:

 

-A letter from From the Heart Productions for your tax records

-The option to join our email update list to find out what's going on!

 

 

-A thank you video from set from the cast and crew

-Your name in the final credit roll

-A letter from From the Heart Productions for your tax records.

 

 

-Personalized video thank you from the Production Team

-A thank you video from set from the cast and crew

 

 

-A special thank you in the credits

 

 

-Personalized video message from one of the cast

 

-A video call with the Writer, Director, and Producer- find out how they went from an idea to the finished film and what inspired them all to come on board

-An Invitation to an online cast and crew screening

-Associate producer credit- both in the final credits AND on IMDB

 

Plus:

 

 

-Executive Producer credit-both in the final credits AND on IMDB

-A private video call with members of the cast and creative team

-The opportunity to attend film festivals where The Gift is screening as a part of the team (travel and lodging not included)

-Four tickets to the US and UK Premiere Screenings (travel and lodging not included)

 

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