- UK short film Spaghetti uses humour to tackle consent in the aftermath of #MeToo movement.
- Inspired by actress's personal experience.
- Shot by all-female crew in London earlier this year.
- Launch screening, Q&A and champagne reception at BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, 9 May.
A new short film about consent aims to empower men and women, and spark a wider conversation about the issue.
Dark comedy Spaghetti is written by Mary McBain, who stars in the film alongside Dan Burman. McBain was inspired to shoot the film after two uncomfortable experiences while working in Los Angeles in recent years.
She says: "I wanted to take a negative and scary situation that happened to me, and turn it into something positive that will ultimately make a difference. Just because a woman becomes silent and goes along with something doesn't mean she's consenting. It's up to both people in that situation - one to speak up, and the other to check in.
"#MeToo has done so much to create essential change, but we can do more to protect people at an earlier stage. This film isn't about finger pointing, it's about education and making sure everyone - men and women - feel safe and comfortable."
"We really want to start a conversation - our film will inspire people to spread the message that #SilenceIsNotConsent."
The film was shot by 20 female filmmakers in Wimbledon in February, with funding by MMcB Productions.
Dark comedy Spaghetti is written by Mary McBain, who stars in the film alongside Dan Burman. McBain was inspired to shoot the film after two uncomfortable experiences while working in Los Angeles in recent years.
She says: "I wanted to take a negative and scary situation that happened to me, and turn it into something positive that will ultimately make a difference. Just because a woman becomes silent and goes along with something doesn't mean she's consenting. It's up to both people in that situation - one to speak up, and the other to check in.
"#MeToo has done so much to create essential change, but we can do more to protect people at an earlier stage. This film isn't about finger pointing, it's about education and making sure everyone - men and women - feel safe and comfortable."
"We really want to start a conversation - our film will inspire people to spread the message that #SilenceIsNotConsent."
The film was shot by 20 female filmmakers in Wimbledon in February, with funding by MMcB Productions.
- Press are invited to screening, Q&A and champagne/light bite reception at BAFTA (195 Piccadilly) on May 9, 7pm. To RSVP or for interview opportunities contact spaghettithefilm@gmail.com and 07444097104
- For promotional materials and film download, contact spaghettithefilm@gmail.com.
- Film will be available online from May 10 at https://shorturl.is/SpaghettiTheFilm
- The film's instagram page is @SpaghettiTheFilm
- Produced by Dan Burman and Mary McBain
Directed by Sarah Day
Cinematographer Carmen Fortea - This blog was brought to you in collaboration with
Left Hander Films
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