After a young man agrees to help a reclusive elderly neighbour with their grocery shopping through lockdown, they form an unlikely friendship that changes them both.

A British BIFA-Qualifying Comedy-Drama Short Film set during lockdown, starring Roger Sloman (Nuts in May, EastEnders, Inside No. 9), and up-and-coming actor Harry Walters. Directed by Benedict Webb. Written by Harry Walters

Awards and Selections:
*Finalist - National Youth Film Awards (Best Screenplay, Editing & Lead Actor)
*Finalist - Horsham Film Festival (Best Comedy)
*Finalist - Cut International Short Film Festival (Best Comedy)
*Runner Up - INDIs Film Festival (22-25)
*Honourable Mention - BIFA Qualifying Sunderland Shorts Film Festival
*Official Selection - BIFA Qualifying Little Wing Film Festival
*Official Selection - IndieFlicks Film Festival
*Official Selection - Crossing the Screen Film Festival (Sussex Film)
*Official Selection - Lift Off Sessions Global Network

Watch in 4K: https://vimeo.com/765047073
Trailer:    • TOAST Official Trailer (2022) UK Come...  
Bloopers & Outtakes:    • Toast | Bloopers & Outtakes  

What is Room 18 Films?
Room 18 Films is a UK based narrative film production and distribution company, an online platform for independent, narrative-driven work from upcoming directors, writers and producers.

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PHASE II: CREATING SO THERE'S SOMETHING LEFT BEHIND

'TOAST'.

Starring
Roger Sloman as Old Neighbour
Harry Walters as Young Neighbour

Written by Harry Walters
Directed by Benedict Webb
Produced by Benedict Webb & Harry Walters
Executively Produced by Denis Hart
Casting by James Reilly, Big Red Casting LTD
1st Assistant Director: Jaspar J. Cumiskey

Director of Photography: Joel Tucker
1st Assistant Camera: Ben Collins
2nd Assistant Camera: Archie Dobert
Gaffer: Angus Butcher

Sound Recordist: Neil Perez
Sound Design: Benedict Webb
Sound Mixing: Benedict Webb

Edited by Benedict Webb
Colour by Will Blanch
VFX by Emir Cetinoglu

Script Editor: Benedict Webb
Script Supervisor: Alex Arden

Stills Photography: David French
Additional Stills: Ben Collins
Design & Marketing: Archie Dobert

Location Supervisor: Archie Dobert
Production Design: Amie Louise Smith
Costume & Make Up: Lauren Barnsby
COVID Marshall: Sasha Mitchell
Runner: Luke Harmer
Catering: Lauren Barnsby, Sasha Mitchell, Liz Walters, Martin Walters

© 2022 A Room 18 Films Production.

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