Cycles

Cycles is a feature film about an apprehensive young man who moves into university halls. Once he arrives, the sudden feeling of isolation forces him into an argument with his older brother about identity, love, and the repression of dreams.

Oscar
Wenman-Hyde
£1,102.00
raised of £1,500.00 goal
Funded
22 Backers
Genre
Drama
Scope
Feature
Seeking funding for
Distribution & exhibition
Campaign type
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    Cycles

    Oscar
    Wenman-Hyde
    Genre
    Drama
    Seeking funding for
    Distribution & exhibition
    Scope
    Feature
    Campaign type
    Flexible Funding

    Cycles is a feature film about an apprehensive young man who moves into university halls. Once he arrives, the sudden feeling of isolation forces him into an argument with his older brother about identity, love, and the repression of dreams.

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    WHY WE'VE MADE THIS FILM

    According to a recent study by Fresh Student Living, student mental health and anxiety is an incredibly significant issue across the United Kingdom. The most extensive study ever done on the topic found that 1 in 5 students suffer from a mental health issue, with depression and anxiety being the most common.

    Not only this, but around around 1 in 3 university students have experienced an issue for which they felt the need for professional help. Student mental health statistics indicate that:

    • 33% of students often or always feel lonely
    • 8% of students often or always feel anxious or worried

    These studies were a driving force for the development and production of Cycles. The protagonist in the film, Younger Brother, is experiencing these exact issues. However, what makes the film authentic is the fact that the writer and director, Oscar Wenman-Hyde, has written the screenplay from his own, similar experience. 

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    Now that we are out of production, we need further support to get this film to audiences across the globe. Due to how important the message of Cycles is, we believe it has the potential to start many important conversations with young adults. However, without support, we will be unable to fully fulfil that goal. So please consider joining the team by donating or purchasing the rewards from our campaign.

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    CHARACTERS

    Henry Wilson plays Older Brother who is twenty-three years old, married to his high school sweetheart, and in a dead end job which has little to do with his dreams of being a professional painter. However, five years ago, he was in the same position as his Younger Brother. Whilst that may be considered helpful in this situation, being back in this environment and seeing the worries that his Younger Brother is facing, it forces him into a place where he is unable to openly reflect.

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    Henry Fisk plays Younger Brother, an eighteen year old who is at the peak of his creativity and at a loss with his identity. However, until moving to university, those feelings had been locked away, but once he realises that his life is now in his hands, the anxiety and crippling self-doubt gets the better of him, and even though he has dreamed of being an actor his whole life, the thought of chasing that dream seems impossible now that it is in his hands.

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    FULL CREDITS

    Henry Fisk as Younger Brother
    Henry Wilson as Older Brother
    Directed by Oscar Wenman-Hyde
    Story by Oscar Wenman-Hyde and Cameron Fox
    Screenplay by Oscar Wenman-Hyde
    Produced by Luciano D’Amato and Oscar Wenman-Hyde
    Cinematography by Oscar Wenman-Hyde
    Production Design by Luciano D’Amato
    Continuity by Jade Wenman-Hyde
    Edited by Joshua Panes
    Sound by Elliott Tottle
    Sound Mix by Brad Sweetman
    Colour Grade by Joshua Panes
    Music by George Crabtree
    Catering by Jade Wenman-Hyde
    Production Managed by Luciano D’Amato
    Behind the Scenes by Leigh Morgan
    Interior scene filmed at Transom House, Bristol, United Kingdom
    Exterior scenes filmed at Unite House, Bristol, United Kingdom

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    £1,102.00
    raised of £1,500.00 goal
    Funded
    22 Backers
    Social Media Shoutout

    Thank you so much for contributing to Cycles! You are now officially part of the team. You will receive a social media shoutout from O&J Scriptwriters to give thanks for your contribution.

    £5.00
    Cycles - Poster

    Thank you so much for contributing to Cycles! You are now officially part of the team. You will receive an A3 Cycles poster.

    £10.00
    Cycles - Mug

    Thank you so much for contributing to Cycles! You are now officially part of the team. You will receive a Cycles mug.

    (8 remaining out of 10)
    £15.00
    Early Digital Access to the Film

    Thank you so much for contributing to Cycles! You are now officially part of the team. You will receive access to watch Cycles ahead of release for a limited amount of time.

    £20.00
    Cycles - T-Shirt

    Thank you so much for contributing to Cycles! You are now officially part of the team. You will receive a Cycles t-shirt. Please email owenmanhyde@gmail.com with your size and order number.

    (10 remaining out of 10)
    £25.00
    Cycles - Script Book

    Thank you so much for contributing to Cycles! You are now officially part of the team. You will receive a copy of the Cycles script book.

    (8 remaining out of 10)
    £30.00
    Cycles - DVD

    Thank you so much for contributing to Cycles! You are now officially part of the team. You will receive a DVD copy of the film.

    £40.00
    Full Package

    Thank you so much for contributing to Cycles! You are now officially part of the team. This package includes: a social media shoutout, a poster, a mug, early digital access to the film, a t-shirt, a script book and a DVD.

    (2 remaining out of 3)
    £125.00
    Package + IMDB 'Special Thanks' Credit

    Thank you so much for contributing to Cycles! You are now officially part of the team. This package includes: a social media shoutout, a poster, a mug, early digital access to the film, a t-shirt, a script book, a DVD and an IMDB 'Special Thanks' credit.

    (2 remaining out of 3)
    £150.00