Lovebirds

Producing

Screen South & Screen Ashford presents "LOVEBIRDS"

In a screen-obsessed world, Clive rediscovers a passion and makes an unexpected connection when he simply looks up from his phone.

Proudly funded with support from The Arts Council & Ashford Borough Council.

Selected Film Festivals

Rob Knox Film Festival 2025 (UK)
Heart of Gold International Film Festival 2025 (AUS)
Dorking Film Festival 2025 (UK)
Birmingham Film Festival 2025 (UK)
Folkestone Film Festival 2025 (UK)

Awards & Nominations

Winner: Best Supporting Performance (Ruth E Maku) - Rob Knox Film Festival 2025 (UK)
Nomination: Best Editing - Birmingham Film Festival 2025 (UK)
Semi Finalist - Margate Film Festival 2025 (UK)
Quarter Finalist - Kobani International Film Festival (GER)

Cast & Crew

Starring Matthew Mckew & Ruth E Maku

Directed by Christian Azzola
Produced by Syd Heather & Daniel Eycott
Story by Bex Harvey & Christian Azzola
Written by Bex Harvey
Director of Photography - Thomas Hall
Casting Director - Carrie-Ann Simmonds
Production Sound Recordist & Dubbing Mixer - Mark Cheffins
Editor & Grade - Willow Garms
Composer - Jimmy Sheals
Costume Designer - Samantha Houston
Art Direction - Sue Denholm
1st Assistant Directors - Ben Barton & Katherine Shannon
1st Assistant Camera & Behind The Scenes - Paul Birkett
Drone Operator - Alexander Saxby
Production Driver - Chris Eycott
Sound Trainee - Dylan Hicks

Supporting Cast
Steven Valentine
Chris Dixon
Jake Jones
Julia Burenkova
Taissa Semedo Cardoso
Louise Woolrichburt
Blu Woolrichburt
Lora Webb
Claire Watson
Joe Copham
John Anthony
Shaurav Rai
Bill Barrett
Eddie Azzola

Stock Footage
Eyes Turned Skyward - Madgio Films
Vecteezy.com

Special Thanks
Kent Film Office
Harper’s Cafe
Chris Dixon
Garath Whyte
Samantha Griffin
Jane Milton
Mimi & Alan Richardson

For Screen Ashford & Screen South

Jo Nolan - Executive Producer
Charlie Phillips - Executive Producer
Harry Curtis - Production Manager
Gwen Grynfeld - Production Assistant
Gavin Roberts - Technical Manager

Squid Shack Studios in association with Madgio Films.