20/08/2025
Shot entirely in and during the unpredictable storms of Winter 2024, LOVEBIRDS is the first commissioned project from Squid Shack Studios in association with Madgio Films - and we're starting our film festival journey!
Commissioned by Screen South, Screen Ashford and Ashford Borough Council, Lovebirds was one of four short films selected to receive a £3,000 budget to celebrate Ashford.
Logline:
In a screen-obsessed world, Clive rediscovers a passion and makes an unexpected connection when he simply looks up from his phone.
We premiered at The Ashford Cinema in April 2025 and we're now proud to announce our first THREE film festival selections worldwide:
The Rob Knox London Film Festival (UK)
Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival (Australia)
Kobani International Film Festival (Germany) - Quarter Finalist
We hope Lovebirds leaves you with a smile and a new reason to look up.
🎞️ Directed by Christian Azzola�
📝 Written by Bex Harvey�
🎥 Produced by Syd Heather & Daniel Eycott
🎭 Starring: Matthew Mckew & Ruth E Maku
📸 DOP: Thomas Hall
🎶 Composer: Jimmy Sheals
🎬 Editor & Grade: Willow Garms
🎧 Sound: Mark Cheffins
🎬 Casting: Carrie-Ann Simmonds
📝 1st Assistant Directors: Katherine Shannon, Ben Barton Gibson
🎥 Behind the Scenes: Paul Birkett
🚁 Drone: Alexander Saxby
🚐 Driver: Chris Eycott
🎚️ Sound Trainee: Dylan Hicks
Big thanks to Screen South, Screen Ashford, Arts Council England, and Ashford Borough Council. All BTS Photography by Paul Birkett, Blue Square Management - Digital Marketing Agency Providing Internet Marketing Service London & Kent
