Baobab Films

Baobab Films is a UK-based film and production company, founded by creatives passionate about storytelling. For business enquires email [email protected]

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Premiering at 6PM GMT on our YouTube what a perfect Valentine’s Day! An invitation for tea, a warm welcome from Faye and a very different reception from Elliot. Gemma arrives for a friendly catch-up but forced niceness, pointed looks & painful small talk start to brew.

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We’re thrilled to share our brand new short film: Delightful
Release Date: Saturday 14th February 2026
Time: 6 PM (GMT)
Where to Watch: The Baobab Films’ YouTube channel!
(Link in our bio – hit that subscribe button to stay up to date with our latest productions!)

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Our next Baobab Short Film is pending … 👀

Stay tuned for our poster reveal and more coming this week 🤭

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Applications are still open

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Baobab are teaming up with Writer Emily Reader on her short film Date Night 
We’re casting two actors for the roles of Lara & Theo
See below for character profiles. To audition, email [email protected] for sides
Self-tape deadline 31 Jan
Filming Exeter 7–8 March

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A very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Baobab Films!

We wish you a peaceful end to 2025 and we’re so excited to share more of our 2026 plans 🎄

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Baobab are teaming up with Writer Emily Reader on her short film Date Night 
We’re casting two actors for the roles of Lara & Theo
See below for character profiles. To audition, email [email protected] for sides
Self-tape deadline 31 Jan
Filming Exeter 7–8 March

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Thank you all for the incredible support and love for EMBERS!

We’re so proud of our amazing cast and crew who brought this project to life. Please keep watching, sharing, and spreading the word - you can find all our socials linked in the bio!

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EMBERS goes live in less than 30 minutes!
We’re so excited for you all to see it!

https://t.co/7eMw9BOBJh

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Introducing our wonderful cast of ember
Brent van der Merwe as Brad
Will Noakes as Mark
Lucin Burnham as Jamie
Olivia Parker as Charlotte
Matt Ryder as Sam
Egidio de Oliveira as Jack
Katie Gribbons as emma
Premieres on YouTube on Saturday 27th September

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Behind the Lens of EMBERS: Meet the Crew!

Matt Ryder - Director of Photography
Gregor Whyte - Gaffer
Thomas Swanser - Sound Mixer
Izzy Fogarty - Camera and Sound Assistant

EMBERS premieres in person THIS Friday 26th September and premieres on YouTube on Saturday 27th September!

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Behind the Lens of EMBERS: Meet the Directing Team

Brent van der Merwe - Writer and Director
Matt Ryder - Director of Photography
Katie Gribbons - 1ST Assistant Director
Olivia Parker 2nd Assistant

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EMBERS follows a group of friends as they rekindle old relationships and start new ones on a camping trip. Will love or the fear of rejection win?

Catch the premiere in Exeter on 26th February 2025, or watch the full film on the Baobab Films YouTube channel 27th September 2025.

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EMBERS
Written & directed by Brent van der Merwe, Embers follows friends as they follows a group of friends as they rekindle old relationships and start new ones

🎬 Premiere: 26 Sept, Exeter (tickets in bio)
📺 YouTube: 27 Sept

We can’t wait to share this story - stay tuned!

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In just ONE week we’ll be getting ready for the premiere of EMBERS! Get your tickets now via the link in our bio to join us at the launch and celebrate the film with the whole creative team!

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It’s been one whole week since Nightly Echoes was released.
If you haven’t watched it yet - what are you waiting for? Hit the link in our bio and dive in.
And if you have seen it... go on, watch it again. We know you want to!
Massive thank you for all the support so far!

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Meet the Cast and Crew 🎬

Introducing Katie Gribbons, Writer and Director of Nightly Echoes

Katie has crafted a thoughtful exploration of trauma, drawing from her own lived experience of PTSD.

Discover her powerful storytelling — watch Nightly Echoes now, link in bio!

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Meet the Cast and Crew 🎬

Introducing Brent van der Merwe as Michael and Hooded Figure.

Brent’s performance shifts from a warm familiarity in one role to an unnerving intensity in the next. A powerful portrayal, delivered with real skill.

Hit the link in our bio to watch!

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Meet the Cast and Crew 🎬

Introducing Matt Ryder - Director of Photography for Nightly Echoes.

Matt is the creative force behind the camera, with a talent for striking visuals and a fresh approach to storytelling.

Want to see his skills in action? Hit the link in our bio!

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Meet the Cast and Crew 🎬

Introducing Olivia Parker as Louise in Nightly Echoes.

Olivia delivers a gripping performance in this emotionally heavy role - a portrayal that stays with you long after the credits finish.

Want to see her in action? Hit the link in our bio now!

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Just under three hours until you can watch Nightly Echoes! Are you ready?

Link in our bio!