Encore Short

A middle-aged man struggles to find the courage to leave the safety of his dead-end job to pursue his passions for jazz

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Synopsis

Stuck in the rat-race of life is Miles, a 43 year old data analyst for a music copyright company, trapped in a tedious 9-5 routine with little to no interest in just about anything – apart from his deep rooted childhood hobby – piano. Following a promotion, Miles now has to find a way to balance the increasing workload he faces, and what he is truly passionate about – Jazz

Directors statement

Directors statement

”The themes of social conformism, mental health and self-discovery are very personal to me and were the main drive for me in creating this story. Co-writing this project, I portray a lot of myself and people close to me in the character of Miles and the rest of the narrative – this includes my passion for music that I’ve kept since a very young age, which I’ve used as a form of communication, therapy and escape.”

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Meet the crew

Gemma Davies
Gemma Davies Camera Operator
Gemma has always had aspirations to become a Camera Operator to express her ways of visual storytelling. Gemma has worked at festivals such as Glastonbury, Boardmasters and Camp Bestival as a Camera Operator which has developed her passion for film even more. Whilst studying at Solent University, Gemma has worked as various roles on film projects such as Sound, Directing and Cinematography.
Max Collett
Max Collett Writer/Director
Max’s creative journey started as a musician at 12 and often spent his spare time learning songs from film soundtracks. He discovered a passion for cinema and it drove him to pursue an education in film. At University he has gained experience from being a Director, Cinematographer, Sound Designer, Editor and Writer, all helping to express his own creative style.
Bailey Tuck
Bailey Tuck Production Designer
Bailey, a filmmaker from Brighton has always had passion for both cameras and music. Ever since secondary school, he has been expanding his knowledge in cameras for both photography and filming. He played the drums for over 6 years in a band playing at venues and festivals. The combination of his understanding in filmmaking and having been in a band is the reason why production designer was the right role for him.
Fia Larsson Berg
Fia Larsson Berg Writer/Producer
Born in Sweden. She developed a passion for storytelling through reading books and watching films at a young age, and decided to move to Southampton, England in 2021 to study film production. At university Fia has tried out different roles, such as sound, cinematographer and editor, eventually taking a special interest in the role of producer, and has since produced multiple projects during her years at Solent.
Jack Pompa
Jack Pompa Director of Photography
Growing up and studying film in Cornwall, Jack came to Solent University looking for fresh opportunities and experience within the industry. For three years he has been exploring the endless possibilities within visual language, whilst developing his own visual style that reflects his character through working a variety of production roles including director, gaffer and production designer.
Aiden Walker
Aiden Walker Editor
Born and raised in South East London, Aiden, 21, discovered a passion for film at the young age of 8, inspired by the visual storytelling of the not so great 'Tron: Legacy.' This early fascination ignited a journey into the world of editing. Excited to contribute to the art of filmmaking, Aiden brings a deep love for cinema to the editing room, aiming to craft impactful and memorable cinematic experiences.