Short Film ‘Holy Baby’

Actor, Writer & Producer Phoebe Cowley and fellow Producer Isabel Gaytan have partnered with HFEH Mind, APP and MMHA for the production of Short Film ‘Holy Baby. 

‘HOLY BABY’ is inspired by real life stories and touches on the extremely important subject of postpartum psychosis, a relatively unknown illness faced by 1 in every 1000 mothers.

The Plot

After the trauma of giving birth, a young couple struggle to raise their baby. Maybe the only option is to give it back. Stef and Louis, a young couple from London find themselves arguing over their small baby and can’t see eye to eye on how to look after him.

After a series of events, Stef decides that she cannot take care of the baby and leaves him outside her local church, thinking he is safer there than with her.

Postpartum psychosis is an awful and life-ruining illness for a lot of women and families. We hope that with this short film we can bring more awareness and banish the stigma surrounding PPP.

Now What…?

‘Postpartum psychosis (or puerperal psychosis) is a severe mental illness. It starts suddenly in the days, or weeks, after having a baby. Symptoms vary, and can change rapidly. They can include high mood (mania), depression, confusion, hallucinations and delusions.’

Action on Post Partum Pyschosis who are also supporting the production, are an incredible charity helping women and families throughout the UK. Along with HFEH Mind and MMHA they read the script and supported elements around script, safeguarding and signposting and activation around the films production and release. 

Together we will all continue throughout the whole process as we are committed to creating an authentic and sincere film.

The film will be directed by the amazing JAMES COYLE, a sublime director who has integrity, brilliant understanding and stunning creative direction. 

We will also be joined by EOIN MCLOUGHLIN , an award winning cinematographer, who has an expert eye and is one of the industry’s leading DOP’s.

But alas films cost money to make, are time consuming and every single aspect of a film (no matter how short) involves a team of people. The money raised will be used for:

  • Development
  • Pre-production
  • Cast and crew
  • Living costs (Accommodation, travel and catering)
  • Locations
  • Costumes, set dressing and props.
  • Equipment hire
  • Post-production (Editing, Grading, audio post).
  • Festivals
  • Screenings

There will also be opportunities to be involved in Holy Baby and for those of you who commit:

  • £500 will get you a heartfelt thank you on the credits of the film
  • £1,000+ will get you a copy of the completed film and an invitation to a private screening with a Q&A.
  • £3,000+ will get you all the above, but most importantly an Executive Producer credit on the final film.

Thank you for taking the time to read all of this and we can’t wait to get creating!

If you are interested in seeing a treatment I created for the film, then please do reach out us. Always grateful.

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If you have any questions please email [email protected]

 

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