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THE MISSION
The primary aim in making this film was to give local filmmakers the opportunity to be a part of a feature film in a professional capacity which we hope will help progress their careers both in front of and behind the camera. We discovered many local talent who participated in making this film such an amazing experience.
Additionally our aim was to work with local businesses such as Preston Baker, Stage 3 Catering, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Trinity University, Gateways School, Estabulo Restaurant, Chayopraya and many more.
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THE FACTS
Talkinglens Productions is a well established film production company based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. We specialise in making films that deal with serious issues but with sensitivity, understanding and wherever possible a sense of humour. We work with international partners and talent to develop and produce high quality feature films and documentaries that appeal to international audiences. Films that entertain and inform, so you leave the cinema with a smile, a tear or just having enjoyed the ride!
TalkingLens is very passionate about encouraging local talent to find a foothold in the industry and to this end we always aim to offer opportunities to Yorkshire based talent and to actively promote the region. We ensure that throughout the year and on all our productions newcomers to the industry and graduates are given internships, work placement opportunities and assisting roles.
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THE FILM
Even the DISADVANTAGED
Can be HEROES
“Ask the Cheat”, an exciting black comedy starring Nick Moran (Lock Stock, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 & 2), Martin Trenaman (The Inbetweeners), Nicole Faraday (Bad Girls, Kill Kane) and introducing Max Abraham.
Max Abraham plays Ben who is caught cheating in his final A-level exam but in return for not reporting him, his Teacher (Nicole Faraday) blackmails him to carry out an even more audacious crime... Help kidnap her cheating husband (Martin Trenaman).
As the film progresses, the kidnapping spirals out of control, further complicated by interfering, quirky characters including an ultra right wing politician (Jeremy Edwards).