Charlie Productions at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Charlie Productions are probably the most successful independent short film production company in the UK, and several of their best films from the past few years are being shown by C film festival at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Death of the Revolution is the creative fruit of company founders Chris and Ben Blaine and is as near to flawless as short films get.

The tale follows primary school student Tony as he gets in touch with his inner utopian socialist and decides that enough is enough and that the imperialist oppression of his class must end.

The film is utterly charming, and manages to make a few subtle political and psychological points as well.

Free Speech, another Blaine Brothers joint-project is another excellent comedic piece, that once again manages to hit upon a few psychological truths, this time through a conversation between two lovers sharing a bath.

Admitedly not one for the kids to watch, as it does border on voyeurism at times, but definitely one for anyone who’s ever made the mistake of being too forthcoming in ‘sharing’ with a partner.

Oh, and Danny Dyer is in it, playing his usual version of himself, but his cockney charm works well here.

Tell, a rare non-Blaine Brother film from Charlie Productions, is the debut of director Laura Brocken.

Though flawed, it shows a lot of promise as Ms. Brocken experiments with visually depicting her abstract feelings – Particularly effective is the image of her carrying her own heart down a high street.

Although not all of the visualisations are as successful as this, the film remains an interesting piece of work.

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These films will be shown from the 3^rd to the 30^th of August at C soco urban garden. The screenings are free to the public.
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C FILM REVIEWS – Hand Island, Thank You Skinhead Girl, Hip Hip Hooray, Knock Knock and The End of the Pier Show, Hallo Panda

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