Project Overview

I’m Paul Edwards, a 2nd Film Production student at SAE Institute, UK.

🎬 FADING FRAMES

A short film about memory, love, and the moments that define us.

🖼️ Logline

A photo album opens the past — what is found can break his heart.

An elderly man living with Alzheimer’s relives fragments of his life through fading photographs, each memory revealing the people and moments that shaped him before time takes them away for good.

🎥 About the Film 

Fading Frames is a ten-minute short drama exploring memory, family, and the fight to hold onto who we are.

The story follows Steve, an elderly man living with Alzheimer’s. Alone with his photo album, he drifts between moments from his past — a difficult childhood, a first love outside the cinema, a joyful wedding day, and the years of family life that follow.

As his memories blur and fade, we see how love and loss are deeply intertwined. Though fictional, the story is inspired by real experiences within families affected by Alzheimer’s — told with honesty, empathy, and respect.

💭 Themes 

Memory & Identity: how memories shape who we are, and what’s left when they fade.

Family & Love: showing that even when memory is lost, emotion endures.

Illness & Loss: exploring Alzheimer’s through a fictional lens that focuses on humanity, not the illness itself.

🎬 Writer/Director Statement

I’ve seen how Alzheimer’s can change people and families. Fading Frames isn’t based on one person — it’s a fictional story built from real feelings. Steve represents anyone who has ever watched memories slip away, or held onto love through loss.

As Writer and Director, I want this film to feel cinematic but deeply human. The look of the film will be soft and natural, like flicking through old photos — each one carrying warmth, sorrow, and nostalgia.

This story means a lot to me because it’s about empathy — reminding us that behind every illness, there’s still a person full of history and emotion.

🎬 Why We’re Crowdfunding 

We’re raising £2,500 to help bring Fading Frames to life. This will cover equipment, costumes, transport, and post-production, allowing us to deliver a film that’s both emotionally powerful and visually professional.

We’re filming around Liverpool and the Wirral, using local cast and crew, and keeping production sustainable and community-focused.

Every penny raised will help us complete the film to a high standard and share it with audiences who have lived through similar experiences.

💷 How the Funds Will Be Used 

Costume & Props

Clothing from 1960s–2000s, photo album, set items - £300-£500

Locations & Transport 

Local travel, venue fees - £300

Catering

Crew meals (4-5 day shoot) - £200

Post-Production

Editing, colour grade, sound design - £400

Festival Submissions

Entry fees for UK short-film festivals - £100-£300

Marketing & Promotion 

Posters, online adverts, press kit - £150

Contingency

Unexpected costs - £200-£250

 

🚀 Ambitions for the Project 

Once completed, Fading Frames will be submitted to festivals including BFI Future Film, Aesthetica, and Lift-Off Global Network.

We’ll also partner with organisations such as the Alzheimer’s Society to help raise awareness and spark discussion about memory, care, and family.

After the festival run, the film will be released online, accompanied by a behind-the-scenes featurette and campaign to reach a wider audience.

👤 About the Filmmaker 

Paul Edwards – Writer/Director

Paul Edwards is a Liverpool-based filmmaker studying Film Production at SAE Institute. His work often focuses on family, resilience, and emotion, told through grounded, cinematic storytelling.

Previous projects include The Wolf and Stronger Than Before, both exploring how people deal with loss and change. Fading Frames continues that journey, blending heartfelt storytelling with a professional visual style.

🎁 Rewards 

Thank you

£5+

Thank-you mention on our social media pages

Memory Keeper - £15+

Name in the credits + digital thank-you card

Cinemagoer - £30+

Early online access to the finished film + name in credits

Associate Producer - £100+

Associate Producer credit, signed poster, and early access screening link

❤️ Why This Film Matters 

There are over 900,000 people in the UK living with Alzheimer’s today. While Fading Frames is fictional, it reflects real emotions felt by families everywhere.

This film aims to shine a light on love, loss, and the beauty of memories — even as they begin to fade.

Your support helps us tell that story with honesty, compassion, and quality.

📅 Production Timeline 

Pre-production - October – November 2025

Filming - Week of 10 November 2025

Post-production - November – December 2025

Festival submissions - When possible, beginning late 2025 onwards

💬 Final Word 

Every supporter, no matter how small, becomes part of the Fading Frames journey.

Help us bring this story to life — one memory at a time.

Get in touch via email or social media

Pauledwards2413@gmail.com 

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