20/03/2026
PRESS RELEASE
FRIDAY 20 MARCH 2026
Fact Not Fiction Films Releases Trailer for New Short Film 'A Girl Called Alice Short Film '
London, UK – Independent production company Fact Not Fiction Films has released the official trailer for its new short drama 'A Girl Called Alice', a powerful film tackling the growing issue of mobile phone theft in London.
The 15-minute short film stars Tegan Muggeridge, Antonio Aakeel, Tomi May, Wayne Edge, Rita Ramnani, Steven Cooke, Omar Mustafa, Edwin de la Renta and Ilyada Green and explores the devastating consequences of phone theft and the broader social issues surrounding the escalating epidemic of street crime affecting many major cities.
The film shot by cinematographer Ed White is expected to begin festival screenings across the UK later this year.
Produced by Fact Not Fiction Films, the project continues the company’s long-standing tradition of using storytelling to explore real-world issues. Over the past two decades the company has developed a reputation for producing socially relevant documentaries and short films addressing important topics, including short productions such as Missing a Note, Finding Wilson, Aguska, A Swiped Illusion, Angel Fleet and Eve Groves.
Mobile phone theft has become one of the fastest growing crimes in London, with over a hundred thousand devices stolen each year, often in highly visible public spaces. 'A Girl Called Alice' aims to highlight both the personal impact on victims and the wider societal consequences of the crime.
Lead actor Tegan Muggeridge said:
“It’s been an honour to work on this project to help raise awareness of the mobile phone theft epidemic currently taking place in London. It was a real pleasure to work with the cast on my third project with the company.”
The release of the trailer edited by Sandra Skibsted and rated 12 by the BBFC in the UK comes as part of the 20th year of Fact Not Fiction Films, which was founded by filmmaker Tristan Loraine.
Loraine, who served as producer, director and CEO, said:
“As we mark our twentieth year as a company, this is our most ambitious short film to date. We are incredibly grateful for the support we received from organisations including EE, Canon UK, Crimestoppers and Universal Music whose assistance helped make this production possible.”
'A Girl Called Alice' is a 15-minute short drama produced in the UK and filmed on location in London and West Sussex. The film explores the human story behind a crime that affects thousands of people each year and seeks to spark wider discussion about prevention, awareness and the consequences of phone theft.
More information about the film can be found at www.agirlcalledalice.com
About Fact Not Fiction Films
Fact Not Fiction Films is an independent UK production company specialising in films and documentaries that highlight important social issues. Over the past two decades the company has produced a wide range of projects designed to inform, challenge and engage audiences.
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Film Website: www.agirlcalledalice.com
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