FEMME is a film by writer and director duo Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping. FEMME takes a traditionally testosterone-drenched genre and flips it, reimagining the darker edge of London’s nightlife through a queer lens.
The film was also born of their love for the crime-thriller genre. Also as queer artists, it came out of the feeling of exclusion. The film premiered at SXSW, alongside London Film Festival, and took home the top prize at the BIFA’s.
“Being nominated for a BAFTA is a dream come true, it’s utterly surreal and we are over the moon”.
Synopsis
Jordan is a femme gay man – a label he wears proudly. But every time he steps out of the house with his lipstick on, he remembers his dad’s stark warning. The world will always be a dangerous place for a boy like him.
After suffering heartbreak at a nightclub, Jordan meets Wes, a drug dealer, out on the street. Wes is flirtatious, masculine, and exactly the kind of boy Jordan’s dad warned him about. Throwing caution to the wind, Jordan gets in Wes’s car, and the night takes a dangerous turn.
The film stars Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You/Gangs of London) and Harris Dickinson (The King’s Man/Beach Rats).
Watch the official trailer for FEMME as directed by writer and director duo of Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping
Ng Choon Ping is a BIFA winning writer and director. He is set to direct THATCHER IN CHINA at the National Theatre. An epic multi-generational political drama about the troubled return of Hong Kong by the British to Beijing. Ping directed Macbeth at the Bristol Old Vic. And a new adaptation of Strindberg’s MISS JULIE at the Hong Kong Arts Festival. He’s the recipient of prestigious awards in recognition of his work. He has featured at the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, and Young Vic.
Sam H. Freeman is also a BIFA winning writer and director. He has wrapped running the writers’ room for THE CORRIDOR with Bad Wolf producing for HBO Max. His serial thriller ARCADIA is produced by Scott Free for the BBC. He recently wrote the lauded episode 3 of INDUSTRY for HBO/BBC. His first original series UNMASKED sold to Disney.
Producer Sam Ritzenberg is a BIFA winning producer whose films have played at major film festivals around the world. As an executive producer, his TV series have resulted in deals with CBS and Quibi. Sam took over the head of TV and Film position at Agile in 2019. Fellow Producer Hayley Williams is a BIFA winning producer. Hayley was head of music videos for Agile where she developed and produced for top UK directors. Producer Rienkje Attoh has worked on long and short-form content across documentary, fiction, and animation. In 2020, Screen International announced Rienkje as the UK and Ireland’s Star of Tomorrow.
Agile Films produce unique and character-driven films and television that aim to inspire and entertain. They collaborate with writers, directors, and on-screen talent in the UK. They develop and produce bold and distinctive stories across all genres.
Agile’s upcoming slate includes film and television, comprising of adaptations and original IP.
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