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Noel - A Christmas TaleShooting 2020
The night before Christmas and Noel is awoken by a mysterious intruder. Determined to protect his family, in a crazed fury he murders the burglar only to discover the true identity of his victim . . . Santa Claus. Equal parts bloody, awkward and hilarious; 'Noel' is a short comedy of errors and a tale of a Christmas gone wrong Starring Darren Ruston Written, Directed and Produced by Michael James Dean Co-Producer - Jason Cherot Director of Photography - Ricky J Payne Script Supervisor - Helena Jung 1st AD - Edward Burgos Runtime: 10 minutes |
Shredders (2019)
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"Shredders is on of the best short films I've seen".
- UK Film Review
During an annual Christmas office party, Office workers Stan, Peggy & Richard; three unlikely heroes, find themselves fighting for their lives when their building becomes overrun by a horde of sharped toothed Creatures hungry for human flesh . . . But these Creatures just picked the wrong party to crash.
Armed with only office supplies, the trio must work together if they’re going to survive. Who said those team-building weekends wouldn’t come in handy?
Paying homage to 1980s creature features, SHREDDERS is a blend of action, horror and hilarious comedy dripping in neon and synth.
Official Selection Horror-On-Sea Film Festival 2020
Film Shortage Featured Short of the Week - Halloween 2019
Script Nominations:
Quarter Finalist ScreenCraft Short Screenplay Competition 2018
Finalist FilmQuest Festival 2018
Finalist Oaxaca Film Festival 2018
Semi-Finalist Genre Blast Festival 2018
Semi-Finalist LA Shriekfest 2018
Genre: Comedy Horror
Runtime: 17 minutes
Armed with only office supplies, the trio must work together if they’re going to survive. Who said those team-building weekends wouldn’t come in handy?
Paying homage to 1980s creature features, SHREDDERS is a blend of action, horror and hilarious comedy dripping in neon and synth.
Official Selection Horror-On-Sea Film Festival 2020
Film Shortage Featured Short of the Week - Halloween 2019
Script Nominations:
Quarter Finalist ScreenCraft Short Screenplay Competition 2018
Finalist FilmQuest Festival 2018
Finalist Oaxaca Film Festival 2018
Semi-Finalist Genre Blast Festival 2018
Semi-Finalist LA Shriekfest 2018
Genre: Comedy Horror
Runtime: 17 minutes
Already Dead (2016)
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15 years after a zombie outbreak (ZE Day) Zombies live among us, working 9-5 jobs, holidaying in Barbados and living "life" to the fullest.
A documentary crew have been given exclusive access to a group of zombie's day to day "lives" 'Already Dead' asks whether we have truly come to accept zombies or are we still living in 2001 Nominated: Best Comedy Short - FilmQuest 2016 Best Horror Short - Glasgow Horror Festival 2016 Best Documentary - London Golden Scout IFF 2016 Silver Award - London Worldwide Comedy Short Film Festival 2017 Segundo Premio - Horrorvision Film Festival 2016 Run time: 15 minutes |
"Already Dead is a charming and witty film of surprising depth." - Shock Street Horror.com
"The acting in this film is fantastic! Superb performances by everyone involved. The film looked sharp and slick. The script? The script is just brilliant!" - The Slaughtered Bird.com
Cupid - The Web Series (2015)
Posh Dinosaur Productions presents 'Cupid' a 10 x 5' an inspiring original UK Comedy WEB SERIES exploring the hilarious yet complicated and rewarding nature of relationships.
The series follows Ben (Michael James Dean) a young man looking for love on a dating website after a series of disappointing relationships. Things take an unexpected turn when help flutters into his life in the form of Cupid (Darren Ruston) who offers to help Ben find that special someone. No longer innocent and cherubic, this Cupid is hostile and disheartened, but he recognises something in Ben that he hesitantly welcomes and they embark on a weird and whimsical journey.
Winner: Best Web Series - Digitalmation Awards (May 2015)
Nominated: Best Comedic Writing - Rio Web Fest 2015, Best TV/Web Series - London Digital Film Festival 2015, Best Comedic Actor (Darren Ruston) - Miami Web Fest 2015 and Most Promising UK Web Series - UK Web Fest 2015
10 International Official Selections
Genre: Comedy
The series follows Ben (Michael James Dean) a young man looking for love on a dating website after a series of disappointing relationships. Things take an unexpected turn when help flutters into his life in the form of Cupid (Darren Ruston) who offers to help Ben find that special someone. No longer innocent and cherubic, this Cupid is hostile and disheartened, but he recognises something in Ben that he hesitantly welcomes and they embark on a weird and whimsical journey.
Winner: Best Web Series - Digitalmation Awards (May 2015)
Nominated: Best Comedic Writing - Rio Web Fest 2015, Best TV/Web Series - London Digital Film Festival 2015, Best Comedic Actor (Darren Ruston) - Miami Web Fest 2015 and Most Promising UK Web Series - UK Web Fest 2015
10 International Official Selections
Genre: Comedy
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Darjeeling (2013)
"We all make choices."
Two men share an evening together over a pot of Darjeeling tea. Having not seen each other for some time they discuss family, travel and share old memories, but underneath every conversation lies a truth, one rarely seen. Is time running out?
Darjeeling is a thriller that encourages the audience to look beneath the surface and question the importance of our decisions in life and how precious our time really is.
Official Selection: New York Audience Now 2015, Top Shorts Festival 2015
Written & Directed by Michael James Dean
Run Time: 15 Minutes 32 Seconds
Two men share an evening together over a pot of Darjeeling tea. Having not seen each other for some time they discuss family, travel and share old memories, but underneath every conversation lies a truth, one rarely seen. Is time running out?
Darjeeling is a thriller that encourages the audience to look beneath the surface and question the importance of our decisions in life and how precious our time really is.
Official Selection: New York Audience Now 2015, Top Shorts Festival 2015
Written & Directed by Michael James Dean
Run Time: 15 Minutes 32 Seconds
Banana Jims Series (2014)
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The Banana Jims series follows Artist Banana Jims as he creates a unique piece of artwork. The films explore the process Banana Jims takes when creating his art. Jim discusses his experience of creating art and how his work fits into the modern market. Jim talks about the challenges that artists face in a constantly evolving world. The two films give an insight into the hard-work needed to create such beautiful long lasting art. Directed & Edited by Michael James Dean Produced by Posh Dinosaur Productions Part One: Take Your Time, Plan It Out - Run Time: 7minutes 21 Seconds Part Two: Breaking Boundaries - Run Time: 8minutes 28 Seconds Music 'Back 2 Nineteen' by Anthony Rankin 'Runner by The Fuse! 'Cherubs' performed by Josh Woodward 'Never Forget' performed by Peterloo Massacre Genre: Factual |
True Magic (2014)
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True Magic follows MakeUp Artist Elloise Indie Willett as she creates a unique piece of face paint.
The films explore the process Elloise takes when creating her makeup. Elloise discusses her experience providing make up services for various different mediums from Wedding to Film. Elloise talks about her passion, what made her become a Makeup Artist and the challenges she has faced being a self employed artist. The film shows the passion, determination and love that goes in to every makeup project we see. Directed & Edited by Michael James Dean Produced by Posh Dinosaur Productions Run Time: 4 Minutes 14 Seconds Music "Someday" performed by Cary Brothers Genre: Factual |
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Croydon Roller Derby
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A Series of Promotional Videos created to raise awareness for Croydon Roller Derby's work.
Michael was asked to become videographer for Croydon Roller Derby. Shooting their first British Champs Game and delivering promotional material for the team.
Genre: Sports
Michael was asked to become videographer for Croydon Roller Derby. Shooting their first British Champs Game and delivering promotional material for the team.
Genre: Sports
