Wicket Films

Award Winning Midlands based production company.

[Wicket Films @FilmsWicket]

No worries! It was great talking with you guys. 😁

[MA Film & TV at UoB @FTV_Birmingham]

A big thanks to Jacob @FilmsWicket for his guest talk this afternoon about the films he made on the MA and his career path since graduating - always lovely to welcome back alumni, even on Zoom!

[Wicket Films @FilmsWicket]

Wicket Films are coming home!

You can find our short film 'Smoking Kills' as part of the Derby Film Festival which is streaming online from November 19th - 23rd as part of DFF Shorts Programme 2 (you can rent it for £5).
Up the Rams!!! 🎬🎞🎥🚬

[Derby Film Festival @DerbyFilmFest]

Fill your weekend with exciting international cinema via our festival website full of fantastic features and short films. Take a browse at https://t.co/yOnpcIcE3H. A full festival pass is just £40 or pick and choose your selections for just £5 per feature or shorts package.

[Derby Film Festival @DerbyFilmFest]

Derby shot and set short film Smoking Kills plays Derby Film Festival.
https://t.co/AjVlIuKvWk

[Wicket Films @FilmsWicket]

You can catch our short film, 'Smoking Kills', as part of the @DerbyFilmFest from November 19th!

[Derby Film Festival @DerbyFilmFest]

Derby Film Festival 2020 brings you a fantastic feast of new and exciting films. All streamable at home during lockdown! Festival programme now live at https://t.co/yOnpcIcE3H. Films available to stream from 19 November.

[Wicket Films @FilmsWicket]

We are honoured to have been awarded BEST COMEDY at @The_JAIFF today! Sorry that we couldn't attend, but we're sending you guys many thanks and lots of love.

Wicket Films x

[The Jane Austen International Film Festival @The_JAIFF]

The festival was a huge success!
Thank you to all those who attended.
The Official list of 2020 Award Winners is now up on the website:
https://t.co/4iL7XGCxeO

[The Jane Austen International Film Festival @The_JAIFF]

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Smoking Kills
Director Jacob Gates Orgill (UK)

A recently quit smoker battles his inner demons when he finds himself surrounded by smokers in his local cafe.

[Wicket Films @FilmsWicket]

We at Wicket Films are overjoyed to announce that our short film, 'Smoking Kills,' has been selected to screen at the Jane Austen International Film Festival in Bath next month!
#BathFilm #JaneAustenInternationalFilmFestival #DerbyFilm #SmokingKills

[The Jane Austen International Film Festival @The_JAIFF]

This years Official Selection:
https://t.co/x4v5Jy5DH2

[Wicket Films @FilmsWicket]

Our recent short film, 'Smoking Kills' is now available to watch as part of the #LiftOffSessionsMay . You can find us in Programme 2 on the following link...
https://t.co/J9d6pk2JBI

Get voting!
#LiftOffGlobalNetwork #LiftOffFilmFestivals #LiftOffSessions #SupportIndieFilm

[Wicket Films @FilmsWicket]

Here's a saucy clip from our upcoming comedy sketch 'Übung mit Hans Wilholmson' do you feel the burn? #filmFestival #midlandsfilm #midlandsfilmmakers #sketch #comedy #auntydonna

[Wicket Films @FilmsWicket]

We love a coffee here at Wicket films. Here's a sneaky clip of 'Smoking Kills'. #filmmaking #midlandsfilm #stayhome

[Wicket Films @FilmsWicket]

We at Wicket Films are ecstatic to announce that 'Smoking Kills' has been accepted as an official selection for the Lift-Off Global Network Sessions!!!

Thank you to everyone involved and the lovely folks at Lift-Off for taking the time to watch our film!
#liftoffsessions #film

[Wicket Films @FilmsWicket]

With us all having to spend time self isolating, now is a great time to flex those creative muscles. I've made use of the last few days to finish a script that's been in the making for nearly 2 years. Hopefully… https://t.co/YuDr3cUy9t

[Wicket Films @FilmsWicket]

We at Wicket Films are sad to hear that the Learning On Screen Awards have been delayed but we are still extremely grateful for the nomination for our film, 'Smoking Kills,' and look forward to attending the rescheduled event in Autumn! ❤🎬📽

[Learning on Screen @LearnonScreen]

Unfortunately for public health reasons we have postponed our Learning on Screen Awards Ceremony until the Autumn Term.
For more details go here:

https://t.co/FdKBuwfVoT

If you have any questions please email Lucy on [email protected]

[David L Knight @DaveLKnight]

Lots of talk of this years #Oscars is flouting around social media. But personally i’m more excited for @MidlandsMovies awards nominations that being announced this weekend.

#fingerscrossed #Rachelshortfilmuk #writer #director #midlandsfilmmaker #awards

[Wicket Films @FilmsWicket]

Feels good to finally unveil our new poster for our upcoming short film, 'Smoking Kills.'
We've started submitting this bad boy to festivals. Exciting times!
#MidlandsFilm #DerbyFilm #filmfestivals #SmokingKills #directing #Derby

[Wicket Films @FilmsWicket]

New year, new Wicket! Its 2020 and we're having a really exciting time sending our short film, 'Smoking Kills,' out to festivals. So we thought it only appropriate to have a cheeky little rebrand. Big thanks to… https://t.co/ALwEvy6luq

[Midlands Movies @MidlandsMovies]

"Smoking Kills is a terrific film about infatuation and addiction with an added dash of dark humour"

Midlands Review - Smoking Kills from @FilmsWicket

https://t.co/S5fKVPeov9

[Wicket Films @FilmsWicket]

A big thank you to @MidlandsMovies for reviewing our upcoming short film, 'Smoking Kills.' Give it a read and give them a follow.

[Midlands Movies @MidlandsMovies]

"Some effective cinematic flourishes all help light up the screen in this very satisfying short".

We check out new local short Smoking Kills from @FilmsWicket

NEW Midlands Review: https://t.co/S5fKVPeov9

[Midlands Movies @MidlandsMovies]

Get following new Derby production company Wicket Films at @FilmsWicket

We will be taking a look at their upcoming short 'Smoking Kills' very soon

#MidlandsFilm #Filmmaking #Derby

Also check their Instagram here: https://t.co/WOr1lSPx54

[Wicket Films @FilmsWicket]

A good Director/Actor relationship is always important when making a short film. That and lots of coffee and cigarettes...
Here's a nice production shot of @voodoo_james and director, @JacobGOrg on the set of our upcoming short, 'Smoking Kills.'
#MidlandsFilm #Filmmaking #Derby