STORY

Five old school friends wake up hungover after a night of partying on their annual girls holiday. Their hungover bliss is interrupted by the discovery that their sixth friend has drowned in the swimming pool overnight. Their united front shatters as they slowly turn on one another and accusations emerge which reveal their complex shared history and uncomfortable truths about the deceased.

Check out our pitch deck full of inspo pics, character files, and further exciting info about our team and project here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b0TBEE3pDf5IvU...

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT

Our story jumps into the deep end of female friendships (terrible pun intended) and the complex web of history that entangles them. These girls are inseparable, bonded by over a decade of secrets, dependency, and loyalty. But when faced with a crisis that exposes the cracks in their friendship, will they band together or break apart?

I want people watching to reflect on how secure their own friendships truly are, especially childhood ones where their lives and values may no longer align. Some relationships grow hollow as people get stuck in familiar patterns, filled with jealousy and long-held grudges. Some are an unbreakable bond that surpass the need for commonalities, offering support and love without judgement or conditions.

But that can also be a dangerous thing.

This film explores extremities, highlighting the toxicities of both masculinity and femininity and will use visual juxtaposition to influence the audience into picking sides, making them question how they would react in the situation. Who thrives in the chaos? Who crumbles under pressure? Whose actions are justified? And above all, what would you really do for your friends?

WHO YOU'RE INVESTING IN 

We are a group of five female actor-filmmakers from England, France, and the USA, training on the MA Acting for Screen course at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. ‘Favouritism’ is our dissertation film and the culmination of our last year of study. 

The process of creating ‘Favouritism’ has been an invaluable opportunity to work with highly accomplished industry mentors throughout each stage of production. Whilst this 10-minute short film is a stand alone work, it will also act as a conceptual piece for a longer feature. 

We can’t wait to share with you what we've been creating in bringing this explosive story to the screen. Thank you so much for your support! 

PRODUCTION TIMELINE

Development | Spring 2025: Our story began in an initial workshop where we established the key themes we wanted to explore through this film. After rounds of development and mentorship from Mark Tilton (The Truth, Beheading of a Smiling Dog, Hell for Leather), our writer Margot Pue has now finalised the script.

Pre-Production | April-June 2025: We have secured casting, key crew members, and location. We are currently in the process of putting together our shot list, sourcing costumes, and enjoying the rehearsal process. With your help, we can secure our optimum technical equipment.

Fundraising | June-July 2025: We are currently fundraising through Greenlit, as well as securing additional private financing.

Production | July 2025: We are slated to shoot for three days on location in Winchester. 

Post-Production | July-August 2025: Our Editor, Noa Sarfaty-Vesiez, has already begun an original composition for the film. After picture-lock, she will sound mix, colour grade and tailor the music to the film. 

Release | September 2025: Favouritism will have a private London screening and then be submitted to Festivals.

BUDGET

REWARD SCHEME

This is a tiered reward scheme - for example, if you donated £50, you would also receive access to the playlist and key updates.

£10: You’ll be the first to know key updates and announcements on the film

£20: Access to Favouritism Playlist!

£50: Friendship Bracelet + Personal Thank You Card

£100: Early access to watch Favouritism via a digital link.

£250: Your name or business included in the Thank You section of the credits

£500: Invite to the in-person premiere + Q&A (Ticket is for you + 1 guest)

£1000: Executive Producer Credit 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Every donation makes a huge difference, so thank you so much for choosing to invest in Favouritism! 

We completely understand that donation isn't always possible for everyone, but there are other ways to show your support. Please consider sharing our campaign on social media - any contribution goes a long way!

Visit our website at https://www.favouritism-film.co.uk or to view the film's aesthetic and get a glimpse into our creative vision, check out our full pitch deck available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b0TBEE3pDf5IvU...