Busy Kiwi Productions

Busy Kiwi Productions A media production company based in London UK. Busy Kiwi Productions Ltd is a Production Company run by Patricia Hetherington.

We run Action On The Side - the collaborative short filmmaking project in London. We produce narrative short films, including Pearls (2023) (pka Me Too). It is currently in development for a new short film to shoot in 2023. Feature film projects are in development amongst other writing projects. The Production Company covers the freelance film and commercial work that Patricia Hetherington does. P

atricia Hetherington is available as an Assistant Director, Production Manager, Post Production Coordinator, and Script Supervisor. She is also available as a Lecturer / Adjunct Professor in Film and Media Production.

Special thanks to our Art Department, photo taken on-set for Garage.Production Designer Art Department Assistant They ...
05/10/2025

Special thanks to our Art Department, photo taken on-set for Garage.
Production Designer
Art Department Assistant

They did a phenomenal job

The team behind GARAGE - on set in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire (Tues 30/09 + Wed 01/10/25)from L-RDave Sohanpol (Sound...
01/10/2025

The team behind GARAGE - on set in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire
(Tues 30/09 + Wed 01/10/25)

from L-R

Dave Sohanpol (Sound Recordist)
Charlotte Lee (Art Dept Assistant, Production Assistant)
Sebastian France (2nd AC, Spark)
Caleb Saraceni (1st AC, Spark)
Matt Thomas (Director of Photography)
Isabelle Clare (playing GRACE)
Dympna Jardine (Director, Exec Producer)
Sam Coggin (playing JOE)
James L. Perkins (Co-Producer, 1st AD, Script Supervisor)
Ryan Robinson (in front) (Gaffer)
Kate Kretinina (Hair and Makeup Artist)
Oliver Butler (Production Designer)

not pictured
Patricia Hetherington (Writer, Producer, Exec Producer)
Euan Davies (Runner)

also
Jack O'Donnell (Editor)
Hattie Burns (Sound Editor)

We are all excited to bring you this film. Follow here for updates.

Join us THIS SUNDAY at PECKHAM LEVELS for the premiere of DRONE, our September 2025 short film.We're screening our short...
25/09/2025

Join us THIS SUNDAY at PECKHAM LEVELS for the premiere of DRONE, our September 2025 short film.

We're screening our short film and hosting a networking event for filmmakers. Come and join us!

Tickets by koha (donation) from
https://www.actionontheside.tv/event-info/short-film-premiere-and-networking-event

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DRONE
A reclusive programmer with a severe speech impediment receives an invasive and unpredictable brain implant that could turn his life around.

Written & Directed by João Luís Rodrigues
Produced by Patricia Hetherington

Starring
Alex Djain (Peter)
Ella Avron (Amelia)
Reece Skinner (Mark)
Raffaele Ronda (Pizza guy)

Director of Photography, Editor: Gavin Farlie
Art Director: Raine Dindi
Production Assistant: Harvey Miller
First Assistant Director: Vlad Matcovschi
Camera Assistant, Script Supervisor: Alvaro Pinto Furtado
Camera & Lighting Assistants: Andrei Sokolov, Rosie Grant
Sound Recordist: Marta Dackiewicz
Stills Photographer: Chris Bourton
BTS Videographer: Joe Lee
Hair & Makeup Artist: Lucy Potter
Runner: Bilal Sheikh
Script Editor: A.D. Cooper
Sound Editor: Vika Vinnikova
Composer: Tó Anjo

Get your ticket now at https://www.actionontheside.tv/event-info/short-film-premiere-and-networking-event

Introducing ISABELLE CLARE who will play GRACE in our upcoming short film, GARAGEWelcome ! Isabelle is a Actress, Presen...
17/09/2025

Introducing ISABELLE CLARE who will play GRACE in our upcoming short film, GARAGE

Welcome ! Isabelle is a Actress, Presenter & Content Creator based in London

GARAGE
A severely depressed man with a su***de plan is rudely interrupted by his self-obsessed sister intent on going to the shops

a Busy Kiwi Films Production
written & produced by Patricia Hetherington
directed & executive produced by Dympna Jardine
co-produced by James L. Perkins

Filming 30th Sept and 1st October in Worcestershire, UK

Introducing SAM COGGIN who will be playing JOVAN (JOE) in our upcoming short film, GARAGESam is a native Yorkshire actor...
17/09/2025

Introducing SAM COGGIN who will be playing JOVAN (JOE) in our upcoming short film, GARAGE

Sam is a native Yorkshire actor who trained at the Guildford School of Acting. He is based in Manchester and London.

Please welcome !

GARAGE
A severely depressed man with a su***de plan is rudely interrupted by his self-obsessed sister intent on going to the shops

a Busy Kiwi Films Production
written & produced by Patricia Hetherington
directed & executive produced by Dympna Jardine
co-produced by James L. Perkins

Filming 30th Sept and 1st October in Worcestershire, UK

We had an amazing time on set this weekend, shooting DRONEMeet the team! DRONEA reclusive programmer with a severe stutt...
16/09/2025

We had an amazing time on set this weekend, shooting DRONE
Meet the team!

DRONE
A reclusive programmer with a severe stutter uses an invasive brain implant to help him communicate and become more 'normal'. But using technology as a shortcut may be more dangerous than he ever imagined.

Written & Directed by João Luís Rodrigues
Produced by Patricia Hetherington
Starring Alex Djain, Ella Avron, Reece Skinner, and the voice of Raffaele Ronda

Director of Photography Gavin Farlie
First Assistant Director Vlad Matcovschi
Art Director Raine Dindi
Hair and Makeup Artist Lucy Potter
Production Assistant, Producer's Assistant Intern Harvey Miller
Sound Recordist Marta Dackiewicz
Camera Assistant, Script Supervisor Alvaro Pinto Furtado
Camera & Lighting Assistants Andrei Sokolov, Rosie Grant
Runner Bilal Sheikh
Stills Photographer Chris Bourton
BTS Videographer Joe Lee

Also
Script Editor A.D. Cooper
Composer Tó Anjo

A Busy Kiwi Film Production Busy Kiwi Productions
Find out more at https://www.actionontheside.tv/short/drone

CAST CALL | Expenses Only | LondonWe are looking for two cast for our next one-month short film project. We are shooting...
10/09/2025

CAST CALL | Expenses Only | London

We are looking for two cast for our next one-month short film project. We are shooting this weekend. Please email [email protected] with your Spotlight / online profile / showreel and for details.

We are planning to film in or near Fulham THIS WEEKEND

Please signal boost!

05/09/2025

A quick update on GARAGE
We have run our casting and are at the stage of chemistry tests. We are a bit behind on contacting the actors, and will be in contact soon.

An update on our casting for GARAGE.If you're preparing your self-tape, make sure you get it in!!Email busykiwifilm at g...
28/08/2025

An update on our casting for GARAGE.

If you're preparing your self-tape, make sure you get it in!!

Email busykiwifilm at gmail for the sides.

Just TWO WEEKS until our next short film project. Make a short film with Action On The Side in September.Weekend 1: Pitc...
24/08/2025

Just TWO WEEKS until our next short film project. Make a short film with Action On The Side in September.

Weekend 1: Pitch & Preproduction
Weekend 2: Production
Weekend 3: Post Production
Weekend 4: Premiere

Register to take part now! What are you waiting for??

Here's the link, and see you there!
https://www.actionontheside.tv/event-info/aots-september-2025-london

A few more points to help you decide:

- you don't have to take part in the full four weekends; weekends 1 and 2 are the most important, weekends 3 and 4 are optional;
- you can pitch your own ideas to be made;
- the fee to take part covers the budget for the film;
- we've made 32 short films since July 2013 - Join us for number 33!

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Telephone

+447532371962

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