A magical musical set in the East End of London, is now in development with the UK Film Council...

"We are surrounded by towers of glass and steel, but where is our heart?"

 

CONVERSATIONS WITH MY AUNT

An intimate portrait of Janis Pugh's relationship with her Aunt. A relationship bound by the past, struggling to survive the present as the effects of Alzheimer’s have transformed it to one of carer/patient.

Shot over five days, the film captures the repetitious routines and unpredictable behaviour caused by Alzheimer’s, and how coping with everyday care brings conflict, tears and humour to their intense and often surreal relationship.

Directed by Janis Pugh

Producer: Samantha Zarzosa
Editor: Lisa Muzzolini
Camera: Melodie Lamotte d’Incamps
Original music : Susie Chestney

(64 mins)

For further info please email pughjan@yahoo.co.uk

BALACLAVA SANDS is in development with the support of the UK Film Council and Film Agency for Wales

A coming-of-age musical journey through memory using riotous colour, great design, exciting choreography and iconic 80s tracks to take us on a heart-warming journey that goes from innocence and inexperience to revolution and hope, all against the backdrop of Thatchers’ Britain.

“Janis has emerged as a writer/director with a distinctive voice, honed from her Welsh upbringing, but able to convey these experiences in a universal and refreshingly upbeat way. She has the makings of a talent of real integrity and imagination - in her choice of subject, character and visual style.” 

Keith Potter – Head of Talent, Film Agency for Wales.

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Current Projects:

The Enduring Heart (Feature)
Set in the East End of London, three songs tell three stories about three generations of women whose enduring hearts will connect with everyone who has made mistakes in love.

Girls World (Short)
A young woman's attempt to reignite memories lost to her mother's alzheimers

Magna Mater (Feature)
Moldyn is in her mid-sixties. She likes to make people smile. She likes to nurture and give strength to people when all seems lost. Moldyn is a storyteller, but not one who reads from a book, her stories are from her memory and her heart.

Sitting on the Fence with God (Feature)
Revenge is a dish best served cold