Two feature-length films now in development, building on a decade of award-recognized short filmmaking.
ALL DOWNHILL
Written by Darren Smith
When a group of friends in their 50s reunite after the sudden death of the one who kept them connected, they honor him with a dangerous downhill cycling challenge through Edinburgh — an impulsive tribute that reopens old wounds and tests whether friendship can survive the truth.
Closest comp: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: an all-60s+ British ensemble cast that turned a $10M budget into $136.8M worldwide.
Budget: £2.19M (≈$2.94M USD)*. Targeting the UK Independent Film Tax Credit, with production based in Scotland for principal photography and post.
Status: Script complete, budget prepared. Currently in conversations with Scotland-based producers to secure the UK co-producing partner required to access the tax credit.
Cast: Not yet attached. Casting to begin following financing close.
*Line producer initial estimate.
DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN
Written and directed by Darren Smith
A revered theatre director's life unravels when she's diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, forcing her to confront the slow erasure of her identity and her art.
Closest comp: Still Alice: $5M budget, $41.6M worldwide gross, Academy Award for Best Actress.
Budget: $50,000–$100,000. Locations secured (a private home and a 100-seat theatre); 4-5 week shoot in Denver.
Status: In active pre-production.
Distribution target: limited theatrical release + streaming.
Cast: Lead actors attached; supporting roles to be cast.