Still – Trailer

Feature Film

Still is a haunting British drama that delves into the depths of grief and the unforeseen consequences of a chance encounter. The film stars Aidan Gillen as Tom Carver, a photographer grappling with the tragic death of his teenage son. Set against the backdrop of North London, Carver’s life spirals into chaos following a seemingly innocuous collision with a local youth, leading to a harrowing feud with a teenage gang. As tensions escalate, Carver’s world unravels, culminating in a shattering climax that challenges perceptions of justice and redemption.

Accolades

Winner: Best International First Feature at the Galway Film Fleadh (2014)

Winner: Best Director at the London Independent Film Festival (2015)

Nominations: Roger Ebert Award at the Chicago International Film Festival (2014), Heinrich Award at the Braunschweig Film Festival (2015), Regle Du Jeu Heartbeat Award at the Dinard Film Festival (2015)

Critical Reception

“It nails the uncertain atmosphere of a city in flux…Gillen is superb.” Wendy Ide, The Times (UK) ★★★★

“One of the most surprising, gritty and impressive British films I’ve seen in a long time.” Backseat Mafia

“A moving soundtrack and atmospheric cinematography… an incredibly powerful film that’ll leave you shell shocked for hours afterwards.” Emily Elphinstone, No More Work Horse

Director: Simon Blake

Director of Photography: Andy Parsons

Producer: Zorana Piggott, Colette Delaney-Smith

Cast: Aiden Gillen, Jonathan Slinger, Amanda Mealing, Elodie Yung, Sonny Green

Equipment used: Arri AlexaXT