DESIDERIUM
: An ardent desire or longing. : A feeling of loss or grief for something lost.
A short film directed by Dan Lowenstein, written by Alex Ansdell. Starring Tom Feasby, Angelo Dellicompagni & Annabelle Dowler suported by our charity partner Chasing The Stigma.
Brendan and Casper, lifelong friends, seek refuge from their troubles by returning to Brendan's rural home for a break. However, their bond is tested as personal issues emerge. Brendan's troubled family situation threatens to disrupt their holiday, while Casper's own life is unraveling. Over the course of a weekend filled with alcohol, drugs, and dune buggy adventures, the two must learn to communicate honestly with each other or risk the fallout.
Cast
Brendan - Angelo Dellicompagni
Casper - Tom Feasby & Sarah - Annabelle Dowler
Directed by
Dan Löwenstein
Written by
Alex Ansdell
Produced by
Angelo Dellicompagni, Tom Feasby, Dan Löwenstein & House of Create
Charity
Chasing The Stigma
1st AD - Olly Waters
Dop - Tom Walder
DoP & Camera Operator - Matt Perren
Production Designer - Louise Arnold
Gaffer - Marta L.M
Hair & Make Up - Charis Smith-Halvorsen
1st AC - Abhiskek Thapa
Sound Mixer - Liam Cromby
Edited by
Dan Löwenstein
Music Composition by
Marli Wren
Featuring additional music by
The McGonigles, ‘Better Get Ready’
Sound design & Mix by Claudia Casasola @ Fitzrovia Post
Colour Grade by Chris Francis @ Company3
Colour Producer - Kerri Aungle & Ellora Soret
Drone Operator - Chris Knight
Assistant Drone Operator - Stanley Thornton
@ Knight Sky Aerials
2nd AC - Jo Cummins
2nd AD - Martina Knight
Script Supervisor - Liv Harris
Spark - Will Mellor
Runner - Lia Dellicompagni
Runner - Alex Farrugia
Catering - Julie Dellicompagni
Hair Styling - Mario Dellicompagni
Rehearsal and Casting Space - The Audition House, London
Special Thanks to
Wootton Farmhouse, Grace Glaze, Eliana Sera, Susan & Alan Balsdon, Jen Aries, Sophia Clark, Alan Appleby, Edward Walker, Joe Hughes , Nico Bourgeais, MJ Tillman, Sarah Hosford.
**All rights reserved to House of Create Ltd, Tom Feasby & Angelo Dellicompagni**
Producer: Jason Matthewson
Associate Producer: Pixie Lott
Assistant Producer: Phuong To
Screenplay by: Sophie Smith-Tong
Director of Photography: Tom Walder
Director of Photography/ Op: Matt Perren
1st Ac: Barney Coates
2nd Ac: Ruben Alvarez
Camera trainee: Jacob Crow
Steadicam: Ben Eeley
Gaffer: Werner Van Pepper
Spark: Rebecca Doctor
1st Ad: Oli Falcon
2nd Ad: Chiapas Guy
Art Director: Megan Freestone
Art Assistant: Ellis Garrett
Art Assistant: Jodie Elliot
Art Assistant: Josh Bale
Sound Recordist: Andrew Leskovski
BTS: Yon Alexander’s
EPK: Bertie Watson
Catering: Fill Bakery
Flat Location Provided by: Pamela Lilova
Editor: Dan Lowenstein
Assistant Editor: Marie McGonigles
Brendan and Casper, lifelong friends, seek refuge from their troubles by returning to Brendan's rural home for a break. However, their bond is tested as personal issues emerge. Brendan's troubled family situation threatens to disrupt their holiday, while Casper's own life is unraveling. Over the course of a weekend filled with alcohol, drugs, and dune buggy adventures, the two must learn to communicate honestly with each other or risk the fallout.
Cast
Brendan - Angelo Dellicompagni
Casper - Tom Feasby & Sarah - Annabelle Dowler
Directed by
Dan Löwenstein
Written by
Alex Ansdell
Produced by
Angelo Dellicompagni, Tom Feasby, Dan Löwenstein & House of Create
Charity
Chasing The Stigma
1st AD - Olly Waters
Dop - Tom Walder
DoP & Camera Operator - Matt Perren
Production Designer - Louise Arnold
Gaffer - Marta L.M
Hair & Make Up - Charis Smith-Halvorsen
1st AC - Abhiskek Thapa
Sound Mixer - Liam Cromby
Edited by
Dan Löwenstein
Music Composition by
Marli Wren
Featuring additional music by
The McGonigles, ‘Better Get Ready’
Sound design & Mix by Claudia Casasola @ Fitzrovia Post
Colour Grade by Chris Francis @ Company3
Colour Producer - Kerri Aungle & Ellora Soret
Drone Operator - Chris Knight
Assistant Drone Operator - Stanley Thornton
@ Knight Sky Aerials
2nd AC - Jo Cummins
2nd AD - Martina Knight
Script Supervisor - Liv Harris
Spark - Will Mellor
Runner - Lia Dellicompagni
Runner - Alex Farrugia
Catering - Julie Dellicompagni
Hair Styling - Mario Dellicompagni
Rehearsal and Casting Space - The Audition House, London
Special Thanks to
Wootton Farmhouse, Grace Glaze, Eliana Sera, Susan & Alan Balsdon, Jen Aries, Sophia Clark, Alan Appleby, Edward Walker, Joe Hughes , Nico Bourgeais, MJ Tillman, Sarah Hosford.
**All rights reserved to House of Create Ltd, Tom Feasby & Angelo Dellicompagni**
Producer: Jason Matthewson
Associate Producer: Pixie Lott
Assistant Producer: Phuong To
Screenplay by: Sophie Smith-Tong
Director of Photography: Tom Walder
Director of Photography/ Op: Matt Perren
1st Ac: Barney Coates
2nd Ac: Ruben Alvarez
Camera trainee: Jacob Crow
Steadicam: Ben Eeley
Gaffer: Werner Van Pepper
Spark: Rebecca Doctor
1st Ad: Oli Falcon
2nd Ad: Chiapas Guy
Art Director: Megan Freestone
Art Assistant: Ellis Garrett
Art Assistant: Jodie Elliot
Art Assistant: Josh Bale
Sound Recordist: Andrew Leskovski
BTS: Yon Alexander’s
EPK: Bertie Watson
Catering: Fill Bakery
Flat Location Provided by: Pamela Lilova
Editor: Dan Lowenstein
Assistant Editor: Marie McGonigles