Break The Cycle

When two flatmates have to survive another lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic, their relationship is severely tested. As things intensify, some deep truths rise to the surface.

About

This project was made during the Covid-19 pandemic. The story was born during my experience being locked in my apartment for months with no contact anyone, for the exception of perhaps the cashier at the grocery store.

I made this film, because I felt I had to, the time was right, my mindset was conditioned from this virus outbreak. Fear was felt, life was questioned, and goals were analysed.

During the pandemic, I started thinking a lot about myself, my friends, and my family. The script was born out of arguments I had with myself as well as with others, and others that have shared their experience with me during the pandemic. This movie is the outcome of all of what I mentioned above.

Black and white book cover titled 'Break the Cycle' by Mallecq Nedo and Adrian Walker, inspired by true events, written and directed by James Rigby, featuring a person lying on a bed.

Credits

James - Maleecq Neeyo
William - Adrian Walker
Mature Man - Vincent Oblyschuk
Young Woman - Begoña Sunyé Terry
Young Man - Samuel Koppel
Writer/Director - James Rigby
Cinematographer - James Rigby
Camera Operator - James Rigby
Gaffer - Harvey Graham
Sound Operator - Artjoms Gajevskis
Makeup Artist - Natalia Chacon
Production Design - James Rigby
Editor - James Rigby
Sound Design - James Rigby
Henry Moodie - Dear Covid 19
Forget The Whale – Ghost, Giants
Sad Horse - Harmony
Kevin Macleod - Canon In D Major
Acknowledgments - Rob Amey, Jalissa Letch, Lindsay Moore, Amelia Lucas, Rose Luk, William Thirkell-Jones
Production – James Movies
Location – Arts University Bournemouth, Bournemouth, England

Break The Cycle - Teaser Trailer

Break The Cycle - Official Trailer

the Creative process

Behind the scenes

Break The Cycle

Post-Production

Break The Cycle

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FAQs

It was a 4-day shoot.
None.
Time.
My first feature film with a duration of 52min. We also managed to shoot a film during the pandemic brought many additional difficulties and restrictions.
More than 10 people helped bring this project to life. Nevertheless, we remained a small crew of only 3 people.
I’m happy with the way it turned out to be. Making sure that every scene had its reason to be there.