HIV: The Musical
Nov 17 by Gary Knox
Brand thinking
Amplify are proud to present HIV: The Musical.
One of a series of five films developed by young filmmakers for the CTRL.ALT.SHIFT/Film campaign created by Amplify. Click here to read more about the campaign.
Synopsis
After travelling in Africa, playwright James returns to the UK determined to write a hard-hitting play to highlight the plight suffered by those with the disease in sub-Saharan Africa. His plans are thwarted by the exploits of director Myles who wants to turn the play into a camp musical.
KEY ISSUE: HIV + Stigma
DIRECTORS: Joe Patrick and Tim Woodall
MENTOR: Paul Andrew Williams
SOUNDTRACK: Metronomy
STARRING: Julian Barratt + Martin Freeman
The other great films
Click below to see the other four films from the campaign including No Way Through, currently staff choice on Vimeo with over 27, 000 views.
KEY ISSUE: War + Peace
DIRECTORS: Shelia Menon + Alex Monroe
MENTOR: Jim Threapleton
SOUNDTRACK: The Thirst
KEY ISSUE: War + Peace
DIRECTOR: Ben Neman
MENTOR: Aoife McArdle (MiniVegas)
SOUNDTRACK: Chipmunk & Shy Child
STARRING: Kate Ashfield + Phil Campbell
KEY ISSUE: Gender + Power
DIRECTOR: Fern Berresford
MENTOR: Kinga Burza
SOUNDTRACK: Young Knives
KEY ISSUE: Gender + Power
DIRECTOR: Tim Travers Hawkins
MENTOR: Chris Harding (Shynola)
SOUNDTRACK: Jesca Hoop
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