After working together on The Nail That Sticks Out, Laura Peterson approached us about producing a short film version of Gill Adams play, Shy Gas Man. After some discussion we decided that using one scene out of context of the play would do a disservice to what is a uniquely brilliant story. So, it was decided that we would produce a scene from the play as a short film that would act in the long run as a proof of concept for pursuing funding further down the line for a feature film version.
The play is set in Hull which is where Gill is from as well as our own Jordan who directed the film. Following on from this theme, the characters of Sheila and Darren are played by Hull’s own Laura Peterson and Mike Kinsey. It was important to everyone involved that the project would be driven by creatives who represent the place where the story is set.
Production Stills:
The film was made with a small cast and crew and was shot in 4 hours on location. While the scene we shot is but a taster of the bigger story surrounding these characters we believe this scene gives an insight into the tone of the bigger piece and does enough to leave you yearning for the rest of the story.
We have already met with some producers about this project using the proof of concept film to drum up interest. The long term goal is to produce a feature film version of Shy Gas Man working closely alongside Gill Adams.
