(Released 2022)
Set within the confines of her hotel room, forty-something Evelyn (Michelle Darkin Price) embarks on a journey of self-discovery with Cleo (Adaya Henry), a younger woman who exudes the kind of confidence Evelyn has only dreamed of. They share a drink, a smile, an instant connection, and an unforgettable night that Evelyn cannot ignore nor fully encompass.
'A Different Place' was made possible by the BFI NETWORK with National Lottery funding. Produced by Katie Lake and Charlie Clarke (of Cat on the Wall Productions), with Development & Assistant Producing by Denyce Blackman. Written by Tommy Draper & Z. Igbe. Directed by Sophie Black. The film premiered at Vancouver International Film Festival in 2022 before going on to screen at numerous BAFTA and BIFA-qualifying festivals around the world.
Michelle Darkin Price in A Different Place. Photo credit: Shelley Richmond
Filming A Different Place. Photo credit: Shelley Richmond
Adaya Henry in A Different Place. Photo credit: Shelley Richmond
Filming A Different Place. Photo credit: Shelley Richmond
Filming A Different Place. Photo credit: Shelley Richmond
Filming A Different Place. Photo credit: Shelley Richmond
Filming A Different Place. Photo credit: Shelley Richmond
Filming A Different Place. Photo credit: Shelley Richmond
Michelle Darkin Price in A Different Place. Photo credit: Shelley Richmond
Filming A Different Place. Photo credit: Shelley Richmond
Filming A Different Place. Photo credit: Shelley Richmond
Filming A Different Place. Photo credit: Shelley Richmond
Filming A Different Place. Photo credit: Shelley Richmond
Adaya Henry in A Different Place. Photo credit: Shelley Richmond
"A wonderful two-hander about courage and suppressed desire... a thought-provoking story about life-changing choices as the characters unravel themselves, enhanced by incredibly strong writing that gives the actors a stage to shine on, and a complex lead performance which is where most of the dynamic and focus is. The film beautifully captures her conflicted state."
(Vancouver International Film Festival)
"A short film that handles its big themes and sensitive subject matter with a delicacy and respect... The differences between the characters are highlighted by the excellent, naturalistic performances... Triskelle Pictures has quickly become a marker for quality Midlands productions, especially the pictures helmed by founder Sophie Black, who has a rare consistency regardless of the genre she is working in."
(Matthew Tilt, Midlands Movies)
"Beautiful, touching drama... a film audiences will really be able to engage with."
(Norwich Film Festival)
awards
WINNER - Best Performance (Michelle Darkin Price) - The Short Cinema Film Festival 2024
WINNER - Lead Actress (Michelle Darkin Price) - The Midlands Movies Awards 2023
FINALIST - Best East Midlands film - Nexus East vs West Midlands Showcase 2024
NOMINATED - Best Short, Supporting Actress (Adaya Henry), Best Director, Best Cinematography - The Midlands Movies Awards 2023
NOMINATED - Best Female Actor (Michelle Darkin Price) - Wolverhampton Film Festival 2024
NOMINATED - Breakthrough Female Performance (Michelle Darkin Price) - Festival of Cinema NYC 2024
