T H E N A I V E F I L M M A K E R

A Naive Filmmaker Production

“Will Family Ties Overcome the Pain of the Past?”

After the Wake is a short Drama film about two siblings reconnecting after the untimely death of their mother.

After the Wake was inspired by British kitchen sink dramas, although explores less social inequality and more familial inequality. It asks the question of what might happen when someone from a toxic family can create her own happier family, and what happens when she is no longer around to protect said happiness.

After The Wake follows two siblings Darius & Skye, who haven’t spoken since their mother’s funeral. It soon become apparent that under the influences of outside forces, they are forgetting the importance they both hold to eachother.

Meet the Cast

Darius – Luca Bergonzini
Luca is a man of all trades, he acts, directs, writes, edits, composes music and who knows what else!
He is an endlessly talented up and coming performer who always kept the cast & crew in a good mood, often playing Lord of the Rings music on a bamboo flute between takes.

Skye – Tara John
Tara John is a hugely talented actress, specialising in theatrical productions, although kindly joined the ranks of After The Wake. She was immediately given the job after she sent a self tape to the director & producer.

Meet the Team

Writer & Producer – Alexander Griffiths
Alexander Griffiths is a filmmaker & founder of The Naive Filmmaker. He wrote and produced the drama film with the canals in mind after watching A Taste of Honey (Richardson, 1961).

Director – Osian Harvey
Nobody quite knows films like Osian! Osian is an Editor and Director based in Cardiff, an avid comic fan, they’re always up for a laugh.

Director of Photography – Owen Davies
Owen is an upcoming Cinematographer, inspired by Roger Deakins, they are a perfectionist in every way and rarely rest until the shot it exactly as he wants it.

Sound – Jorge Marques
Jorge Marques has worked for many projects and is well known to carry such equipment through tough terrain.

Editor – Harri Dobbs
Harri Dobbs is a Writer & Comedian who utilised his many additional skills to edit the project. An avid Lego fan, he always seems to be building something.

Specifications

Runtime: 5 Minutes.

Language: English.

Colour: Black & White.

Aspect Ration: 16:9 HD

Location: The production was filmed at Cardiff’s Dock Feeder Canal in Adamstown, the aesthetic of which was designed to match the canals that are prevalent in A Taste of Honey (Richardson 1961).

Where to Watch?

After the wake is currently not on the festival circuit. It is freely available on the Production company’s Youtube Channel.