Paul Strachan only came for a pint. Stuck in the toilet with a dead gangster, two urgent knocks on the door prompt a desperate dash to find a way out!

Drawing inspiration from filmmakers like Alfred Hitchcock, William Friedkin, Carol Reed and Guy Ritchie, STALLED is a kinetic and playful modern noir and survival thriller from director Max Aaron ('a night in'), screenwriter Jonathan Sieff ('The Exchange') and producer Daniel Taylor.

With atmospheric Black & White cinematography by Anna Dushenkina and original music in production from May McDonough.

Shot in London over four days in 2019 and 2020, it showcases the best of British creativity and a diverse crew.

Cast

  • Ken Christiansen as Paul Strachan
  • John Conway as Malcolm Finch
  • Matt Cheyne as Terry Finch
  • Olly Bassi as Gary Finch
  • Laura Ashcroft as Newsreader

Full credits on IMDB

Crew and Creative

  • Director/Producer: Max Aaron
  • Producer: Daniel Taylor
  • Screenwriter: Jonathan Sieff
  • Cinematographer: Anna Dushenkina
  • Composer: May McDonough
  • First AD: Sunjna Mullick
  • Sound Operators: Bradley Bernard
    Kerem Isik
  • SFX Makeup: Luke David Simmonds
  • Second AD: Kairon Edwards
  • Camera Assistant: Lewis Lehrfreund
  • Film Editor: Max Aaron

Full credits on IMDB

Best Thriller
Best Director Max Aaron
Best Cinematographer Anna Dushenkina
Best Actor Ken Christiansen
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