“Minx” star Ophelia Lovibond and “Game of Thrones” and “Interview With the Vampire” actor Jacob Anderson headline “Still Life,” a short film exploring the aftermath of stillbirth through a lens of dark comedy and emotional honesty, produced by 19th Street Productions.
The project marks a deeply personal undertaking for writer-producer Kate Radcliffe, who drew from her own experience of losing her son Dexter to craft a story that confronts a topic rarely addressed on screen. Director Sophie King, whose brother was stillborn, helms the production, which is currently in post-production.
The film follows Jess and Max after their son is stillborn at 24 weeks of pregnancy. Lovibond portrays Jess as she navigates an unexpected form of motherhood marked by silent milestones and uncomfortable social encounters, while Anderson plays Max, attempting to hold their family together through grief.
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The creative team envisions the short film as a proof of concept for a potential television series. Sarah Roy produces alongside Radcliffe.
The filmmakers plan a targeted festival run beginning this year, focusing on U.K. and international festivals.