B I G W O O D P R O D U C T I O N S
Logline
At a fairground pulsing with the intoxicating thrills of their youth, Paul is swept up with desire for old friend Laura, threatening his commitment to his partner and child, also along for the ride.
About
Big Wood Productions is excited to announce FAIRGROUND.
Starring Olivia Poulet & Jack Ashton.
Scheduled for filming in 2025 on location in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
Short Film - Upcoming (2025)
Genre: Drama
Duration: 15 mins
Team
Director: Amy Mulholland
Writer: Chris Lindsay
Co-production: Tyler Okely
Olivia Poulet is a respected actress and writer, known for her roles in THE THICK OF IT, IN THE LOOP and Stephen Moffat and Mark Gattis’ SHERLOCK. She can most recently be seen in Disney’s RIVALS.
Jack Ashton is best known for playing Reverend Tom Hereward in the BBC television series, CALL THE MIDWIFE and Harry Chilcott in THE ARCHERS.
Cherice Adams-Burnett made her film debut in DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA (2022). Named Jazz FM’s Vocalist of the Year 2019, she has performed at the BBC Proms at The Royal Albert Hall and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Writer Chris Lindsay’s previous commissions include CRITICAL Series 2 for Hat Trick/ Sky and GHOSTWOODS (BBC Scotland) His credits include CASUALTY, RIVER CITY and HOLBY CITY.
Director Amy Mulholland’s brings her extensive experience in theatre and TV and Film production to the project, having worked for the BBC, Netflix and Amazon Prime.