INSTITUTE:University of Exeter
YEAR:2018
LANGUAGE: English
SYNOPSIS
Four childhood friends are thrown into turmoil when one is diagnosed with a severe form of cancer. Yet, this is not a bleak outlook on the trauma of cancer treatment. Sunday Night Drinkers Club is a visually striking film, designed to capture the relentless positivity and optimism of patients’ and patients friends alike. The imperishable bond of friendship and love, ultimately, prevails over the hardship that the friends will endure.
PROFILE
Ollie Gardner studia regia cinematografica e teatrale all’università di Exeter. Non perde l’occasione nel tempo libero di girare i suoi cortometraggi, fortemente influenzati dal suo background di attore e ballerino. Ollie è balzato agli onori della cronaca per aver interpretato il Billy Elliot dell’omonimo musical al West End, diretto dal candidato all’Oscar Stephen Daldry. Ollie Gardner is a film and theatre student director at the University of Exeter. His background as a dancer and actor allows him to create visually striking films. Ollie made to the headlines performing the lead role of “Billy” in Billy Elliot on the West End, directed by the Academy Award nominee Stephen Daldry.
