Northern Fortress Films

02/10/2025

Excited to finally reveal the trailer for Habituation - coming soon 🌊

Anna - Sarah Lam
Sister Mary - Ishia Bennison

Director -
Exec Producer - Jen Bradfield
Producer - Thea Burrows -
Writer / Script Supervisor -
Casting Director -

Production Runner -
Production Runner -

Production Designer - .arthire
Supervising Art Director -
Art Department Assistant - Charlie Bowes

1st AD -

DOP -
1st AC - Hannah Richardson
2nd AC - Adam Farquarson
DIT/Post Supervisor - .h.price
Gaffer -
Spark -
Stills - /

Catering by -

Costume Designer -

Hair & Make-up Designer -
SFX Designer -
SFX Supervisor -

Sound Mixer/Recordist -

Post-Production -
VFX -
VFX Supervisor -
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VFX Supervisor -
Composer -

Editor -
Colourist -
Post Production Supervisor - .h.price
Post-Sound Designer -
Post-Sound Mix - Fred Englefield
VFX Producer - Thomas Mattinson
VFX Producer -
Poster -

Camera Hire -
Lighting Hire -
Locations Hire -

Supported by with funding.

24/09/2025

I’m honoured to be screening a few of my films and speaking at the Leeds Filmmaker Network tonight at Hyde Park Picture House.

The event is sold out but if you've managed to bag a ticket, please come and say hi!

https://hpph.co.uk/films/indis-filmmaker-network

25/06/2025

Surprise, Baby! is heading to for its Irish Premiere on August 2nd! Be sure to check out their amazing programme celebrating Irish and International Q***r Cinema 💫

Writer/Director -

Co-Produced by

Executive Producers - Cameron Roach &

Producer -
Associate Producer -

Starring:
Taye -
Serena - Ella-Grace Gregoire
Pam - .maguire11
Wale -

Cinematographer -
B CAM/BTS -
1st AC - Hannah Richardson
2nd AC -
Camera Trainee - .hathersmith

Gaffer - .c.clarke_
Electrician -
Lighting Trainee -

Casting Director -

Costume Designer -
Costume Trainee - .more.hair.based.names

Hair & Make Up Designer -
Hair & Make Up Trainee -

Production Designer - /
Art Director -
Art Department Assistant -
Art Department Trainee - .filess
Graphics -

Sound Recordist -
Sound Trainee -

Line Producer -
Production Trainee -

1st AD -
3rd AD Trainee -
Companion -
Supporting Artists supplied by -

Script Supervisor -

Location Manager - .parker

Publicist -

Editor -
Original Music by -
Post-Production House -
Post Producer -
Offline Editor -
Dubbing Mixer -
Colour Grade - Sam Wiles
Assistant Colourist - Benjamin Colbert

Camera & Lighting Equipment provided by
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Catering -

24/03/2025

We are over the moon that Habituation is premiering at Festival!

We’re screening at 6.15pm on the 6th of April at - tickets still available!

Anna - Sarah Lam
Sister Mary - Ishia Bennison

Director -
Exec Producer - Jen Bradfield
Producer - Thea Burrows -
Writer / Script Supervisor -
Casting Director -

Production Runner -
Production Runner -

Production Designer - .arthire
Supervising Art Director -
Art Department Assistant - Charlie Bowes

1st AD -

DOP -
1st AC - Hannah Richardson
2nd AC - Adam Farquarson
DIT/Post Supervisor - .h.price
Gaffer -
Spark -
Stills - /

Catering by -

Costume Designer -

Hair & Make-up Designer -
SFX Designer -
SFX Supervisor -

Sound Mixer/Recordist -

Post-Production -
VFX -
VFX Supervisor -
VFX Supervisor -
VFX Supervisor -
Composer -

Editor -
Colourist -
Post Production Supervisor - .h.price
Post-Sound Designer -
Post-Sound Mix - Fred Englefield
VFX Producer - Thomas Mattinson
VFX Producer -
Poster -

Camera Hire -
Lighting Hire -
Locations Hire -

Supported by with funding.

15/03/2025

Huge thank you to for featuring Surprise, Baby! in their Manchester showcase!

Fancy coming down? Tickets are still available 😁

Writer/Director -

Co-Produced by

Executive Producers - Cameron Roach &

Producer -
Associate Producer -

Starring:
Taye -
Serena - Ella-Grace Gregoire
Pam - .maguire11
Wale -

Cinematographer -
B CAM/BTS -
1st AC - Hannah Richardson
2nd AC -
Camera Trainee - .hathersmith

Gaffer - .c.clarke_
Electrician -
Lighting Trainee -

Casting Director -

Costume Designer -
Costume Trainee - .more.hair.based.names

Hair & Make Up Designer -
Hair & Make Up Trainee -

Production Designer - /
Art Director -
Art Department Assistant -
Art Department Trainee - .filess
Graphics -

Sound Recordist -
Sound Trainee -

Line Producer -
Production Trainee -

1st AD -
3rd AD Trainee -
Companion -
Supporting Artists supplied by -

Script Supervisor -

Location Manager - .parker

Publicist -

Editor -
Original Music by -
Post-Production House -
Post Producer -
Offline Editor -
Dubbing Mixer -
Colour Grade - Sam Wiles
Assistant Colourist - Benjamin Colbert

Camera & Lighting Equipment provided by
&

Catering -

04/11/2024

We are delighted that Surprise, Baby! will be screened at Aesthetica on the 7th of November as part of the guest programme "Kinship in Colour: Bonds" curated by

Aesthetica is the UK’s most expansive and dynamic screen event , taking place from 6-10 November in York. Aesthetica is jam-packed with 300 films, games, VR, masterclasses, workshops & more.

Writer/Director -

Co-Produced by

Executive Producers - Cameron Roach &

Producer -
Associate Producer -

Starring:
Taye -
Serena - Ella-Grace Gregoire
Pam - .maguire11
Wale -

Cinematographer -
B CAM/BTS -
1st AC - Hannah Richardson
2nd AC -
Camera Trainee - .hathersmith

Gaffer - .c.clarke_
Electrician -
Lighting Trainee -

Casting Director -

Costume Designer -
Costume Trainee - .more.hair.based.names

Hair & Make Up Designer -
Hair & Make Up Trainee -

Production Designer - /
Art Director -
Art Department Assistant -
Art Department Trainee - .filess
Graphics -

Sound Recordist -
Sound Trainee -

Line Producer -
Production Trainee -

1st AD -
3rd AD Trainee -
Companion -
Supporting Artists supplied by -

Script Supervisor -

Location Manager - .parker

Publicist -

Editor -
Original Music by -
Post-Production House -
Post Producer -
Offline Editor -
Dubbing Mixer -
Colour Grade - Sam Wiles
Assistant Colourist - Benjamin Colbert

Camera & Lighting Equipment provided by
&

Catering -

01/10/2024

And just like that, our festival is right around the corner!

We’re kicking things off with a screening of John Landis' cult classic An American Werewolf in London at

Our short film program is officially LIVE, and tickets are ready to grab – just hit the link below.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates about our industry day events happening on October 27th!

Bradford International Film Festival is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.

https://bradiff2024.eventive.org/schedule

20/09/2024

We're looking for amazing volunteers to join us for BRADIFF 2024! 🎉 Events will be taking place all across Bradford from October 22nd-27th, and we need your help to make it an unforgettable experience. 🙌

Want to get involved? Follow the link below to register your interest! 💫

Plus, keep your eyes peeled 👀 for big announcements and ticket sales coming soon!

28/08/2024

🚨 Only 3 days left to submit to the Bradford International Film Festival! 🚨

Bradford filmmakers, you're in for FREE. We’re still on the hunt for submissions from filmmakers 50+.

Don’t miss out —submit on Film Freeway before August 31st! 🎬

07/08/2024

🎬 Got a short documentary (under 15 mins) made after January 2023? We’d love to see it!

Submit via Film Freeway by 31/08/24 for a chance to have your film screened across Bradford during the October half-term. It's free for Bradford filmmakers! Don’t miss out!

15/07/2024

It’s been a longstanding dream for me to be funded by the , & last year, that came true!

It’s been an honour and a privilege to direct ’s beautiful script, Habituation.

A huge huge thank you to for funding us, to my incredible producer , to for your support and generosity, and to our talented cast & crew.

Bio & more info to come in following posts!

Anna - Sarah Lam
Sister Mary - Ishia Bennison

Director -
Exec Producer - Jen Bradfield
Producer - Thea Burrows -
Writer / Script Supervisor -
Casting Director -

Production Runner -
Production Runner -

Production Designer - .arthire
Supervising Art Director -
Art Department Assistant - Charlie Bowes

1st AD -

DOP -
1st AC - Hannah Richardson
2nd AC - Adam Farquarson
DIT/Post Supervisor - .h.price
Gaffer -
Spark -
Stills - /

Catering by -

Costume Designer -

Hair & Make-up Designer -
SFX Designer -
SFX Supervisor -

Sound Mixer/Recordist -

Post-Production -
VFX -
VFX Supervisor -
VFX Supervisor -
VFX Supervisor -
Composer -

Editor -
Colourist -
Post Production Supervisor - .h.price
Post-Sound Designer -
Post-Sound Mix - Fred Englefield
VFX Producer - Thomas Mattinson
VFX Producer -
Poster -

Camera Hire -
Lighting Hire -
Locations Hire -

Supported by @ with funding.

11/07/2024

It's been an absolute joy to be part of this lab!

🎥 Lights, Camera, Action! Meet the Bradford creatives who were selected for the FORGE Film Lab, in partnership with Screen Yorkshire:

Front row - Michael McCabe, Louisa Rose Mackleston, Evie Manning, Marf
Back row - Haider Mahboob, Hafsah Naib, Kamal Kaan, Kirsty Taylor, Anna Evans

Not pictured: Jordon Scott Kennedy, Casey Shaw, Kat Rose-Martin

Our FORGE filmmakers come from across the Bradford District with a range of experience in film, screenwriting, directing and producing. Over the past month, they have been able to develop their films, scripts and cinematic ideas through specialist workshops held at The Unit, based in Keighley.

Designed and delivered by the talent development team at Screen Yorkshire, the sessions covered a range of topics including pitch training, the role of editing in documentary, the art of screenwriting, character and story development and concluded with a keynote address from Oscar winning filmmaker Chris Overton.

We're excited to share that select projects from the FORGE Film Labs will have the chance to premiere their films as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture! 🤩

📸 Photo credit: Patrycja Maziarz