- Genre: Drama
- Lenght: 90 mins
- Release Date: TBA
- Writer/Director/Producer/Editor: Shehzad Afzal
- DoP: Garry Torrance
- Composer: Shaahan Afzal
- Status: Complete (December 2024)
Synopsis
A security guard must use his wits and keep his nerve as the cold night brings forth an eclectic mix of colourful characters to contend with.
Cast
Atta Yaqub | Christopher Hill | Danielle Farrow | Francois Menard-Noens | Jack Carswell | James Clark | Joanne Thomson | Lauren Lamarr | Matthew Dudley | Mark Horn | Marty Benvenuty | Nicolas Conrad Modlin | Nicolette McKeown | Ruth Tapp | Tom McBride | Vivien Taylor
Crew
Alastair Boyce (2nd Assistant Camera) | Garry Torrance (Director of Photography) | Graham Day (Sound Recordist) | Iain Miller (1st Assistant Camera) | Jacki Clark (Production Designer) | James Clark (Make-Up Artist) | Matthew O'Leary (Camera Trainee) | Nick Cross (Driver/Runner) | Paul McGinness (1st Assistant Director) | Renata Farkas (Production Assistant) | Robbie Cairns (Lighting Technician/Sound Assistant) | Ryan Hill (Boom Operator)
Special Thanks
Alistair Scott | Andy Harris | BBC SCOTLAND | David Griggs | Keith Burns | Marie Valentino | Mike Riding | Nick Cross | Oscar Van Heek | Robin MacPherson | Ruth Palmer
About the Project
Pendulum Drift is a feature film that is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of working in a sustainable way, with limited budgets and resources.
Director Statement
The seeds of inspiration were already sewed upon completing my masters dissertation in 2009, which looked at developing scripts and feature films using sustainable filmmaking methods. This led me to further consolidate my research which I had undertaken at Screen Academy Scotland, Edinburgh.
With 'Pendulum Drift', I’m drawing from the diverse influences of my previous works—from the grit of social realism in 'Bo Kata', to the neo-noir sensibilities of my earlier projects. This feature film is not only a culmination of my filmmaking evolution but also a chance to push the boundaries of storytelling in exciting and bold new ways.
Fittingly I had a feature film idea which would be a suitable candidate to allow me to prove my research and methods to advance eco-friendly and sustainable filmmaking. Pendulum Drift, a feature film which contained the right ingredients for such a venture, would allow me to innovate and develop my filmmaking process and methods to ultimately take the art of filmmaking forward in exciting new ways.
Filming a feature-length film in 5 consecutive nights was a bold experiment that pushed the boundaries of storytelling and performance. The compressed timeline allowed for a raw, real-time experience, capturing a sense of urgency that’s impossible to replicate in traditional, longer production schedules.
Production Details
Privately self financed and produced. Developed through innovative filmmaking processes, culminating in a sustainable and Eco-friendly approach to film production.
The Green agenda is at the heart of the production process which aims to reduce the environmental impact of filmmaking.
The feature film, 'Pendulum Drift' was born of patience, persistence, and an unyielding love for storytelling. This film’s completion reflects a decade-long journey—both personal and artistic—of balancing family, resilience, and a return to the art form that grounds me. At its core, 'Pendulum Drift' is a story of endurance, revealing how time tests our resolve.
Pendulum Drift was shot near Glasgow, Scotland during April 2010. This was all happening under the 'cloud' of the Icelandic Volcano eruption, and with a complete air travel ban in place, the logistical challenge of assembling the cast and crew from around Europe would play into the hands of the production in a positive way. After all, the aim was to try and produce a film built on the premise of sustainable filmmaking.
Due to unforeseen personal circumstances the film had to be parked for a number of years. Post-Production was finally completed in December 2024. Mission Complete.
Awards/Nominations
TBA
Quotes
TBA
Broadcast Formats
PENDULUM DRIFT is not currently available for commercial broadcast. Film Festivals are encouraged to contact us for screenings.
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