Safe Zone (2007)

Sugarspun Pictures and Agenda (16 mins 16 seconds)

Safe Zone (2007)

A soldier returns from the war in Afghanistan and finds the peace he wants is hard to find.

Seeking refuge, solace and safety in the English countryside he finds himself harassed by an increasingly threatening individual.

Safe Zone is a moving and thought provoking short film featuring outstanding central performances and takes a provocative and challenging look at the lasting effects of the experiences of war.

View the film here.

Screenings & Achievements

• Official Selection 7th In The Palace International Short Film Festival, Balchick, Bulgaria (2009)
• Official Selection Hollywood Film Festival, Hollywood, USA (2008)
• Official Selection Marbella International Film Festival, Marbella, Spain (2008)
• Official Selection Portobello Film Festival, London, UK (2008)
• Official Selection West Hollywood International Film Festival, West Hollywood, USA (2008)
• Official Selection Sardinia Film Festival, Sassari, Italy (2008)
• Official Selection Cannes in a Van Independent Film Festival, London, UK (2008)
• Shortwave Films, London, UK (2008) (Audience Award Winner for Best Film)
• Short Film Corner, Cannes International Film Festival, France (2008)
• Official Selection Hull International Short Film Festival, Hull, UK (2008)
• Official Selection Newport Beach Film Festival, Newport Beach, USA (2008)
• Official Selection Bradford International Film Festival, Bradford, UK (2008)
• Official Selection Sacramento International Film Festival, Sacramento, USA (2008)
• Official Selection Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Santa Barbara, USA (2008)
• Official Selection Show Off Your Shorts Film Festival, Los Angeles, USA (2008)
• Official Selection 5th London Short Film Festival, London, UK (2008) (nominated for the UK FILM COUNCIL AWARD FOR BEST FILM)
• Official Selection Filmstock International Film Festival, Luton, UK (2007)
• Portobello London Film Makers Convention, London, UK (2007)
• Shortlisted into the Top 20 Highly Commended section of the TCM Classic Shorts Competition 2007

 

Cast

Tony	Ian Attfield
Sarah	Caroline George
Rob	Michael Gilroy
Laura	Amy Enticknap
Warden	Colin Holt
Farmer 1	Martin Bedwell
Farmer 2	Craig Catlow

Crew

Writer/Director	Carlo Ortu
Producer	Andrea Farrena
Director of Photography	David Procter
Sound Recordist	Dario Swade
Production Designer	Tom Jarrett
Catering	Marie Ortu
Stills Photographer/Grip	Tom Turley
Production Assistant	Craig Catlow
Gaffer	Geoffrey Bellhouse
Steadicam	Peter Ford
Steadicam Assistant	Ben Lithman
Runner	Mark McKinley
Editor	Dan Roberts
Sound Mixer	Ben Hood
Composer	Stuart Briner
Grader	Andrea Pirisi