SHORT FILM
How Scared She Was (2020)
Directed by Alessandro Repetti
Jake has only ever reported unexciting news in the local paper, but tonight he’s burdened with a much bigger task. Mr Tomassi, a father of a 4-year-old has had his car violently hijacked while parking up in the centre of town. The robbers disappear with the car, accidentally carrying the most precious cargo: his daughter Jessica. Jake, who also is a father, feels very tense as he faces the desperation of Mr Tomassi. With his words, Jake lives through the terrible scene that happened that day. He grips Mr Tomassi’s hands and promises he will write the best article he can to help find his daughter. After a sleepless night, Jake receives a phone call from the paper editor saying his article is getting pulled. But the news gets worse.
Country: United Kingdom
Runtime: 10 min
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Filming locations: Coventry, UK
Current state: Distribution completed. Publicly available online.
Director Alessandro Repetti
DP Luke J Collins
Composer James Powley
Assistant Producer Thomas Longstaff
Writer Alessandro Repetti + Luke J Collins
with
Jake Francis Quigley
Mr Tomassi Mark Highfield
PC Nicola Brome
Jessica Jess
Vicky Isabeau Pop
Chief Editor Vicky Buxton
Elliot Aubrey
crew
Sound Recordist Edward Towers
Sound Design Edward Towers
Additional ADR Antek Rutczyński
1AC Tom Laxton
2AC Tim Merrylees
Runners Paula Roelas + Yosune Aston
Produced by Alessandro Repetti + Luke J Collins
Special Thanks to Laura & Robin McFarland
Francis Quigley
Jake
Francis is an actor and filmmaker from Birmingham. He studied at East15 Acting School and is now currently studying Assistant Directing at The National Television and Film School. Francis has a passion for film and as performer looks for film scripts that challenge viewers and offers something new.
Mark Highfield
Mr Tomassi
Mark has been an actor for the past two and a half years in the Derbyshire filming community. His focus is to get into the character quickly in order to bring unusual personalities to life in the most visceral and instinctive way possible. He works in comedy, action and drama. While not on set, Mark is a passionate painter
Nicola Brome
Police Constable
Trained in Birmingham and London, the British actress Nicola Brome has played both lead and supporting roles in film, theatre and television productions. Whilst developing her range as an actor in her role choices, Nicola continues to build on earlier training received at IDSA and Birmingham Theatre School, with Inspire Actors Studio in Birmingham. Recent work includes roles for primetime TV and a popular Netflix series. When Nicola is not acting in amazing projects, she can usually be found salsa dancing, DJing or playing classical Piano. She might also be honing her recently acquired firearms and combat skills, ready for that next action role.
