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Oakhill Productions is an independent film production company, based in Surrey and ran by BRIT School graduate Ali Causon along with a passionate crew, a mixture of highly experienced professionals and graduates looking for practical experience. Our last film was released just before Christmas after a successful festival run including picking up Audience Choice award at the Veterans Film Festival.
This film was endorsed by Help for Heroes. Bottom line is Oakhill Productions endeavor to make films highlighting social issues that can go overlooked, that are also relatable in the very versatile, modern society that we live in.
Feb 2024, Oakhill is running a series of virtual script reading sessions to support the development of our next concepts... are you an actor looking to connect with other creatives? Do you have free time during Feb that could be better used fine tuning your script reading skills? PM us or email [email protected] for dates and details
Thanks!
Ali
So sorry for the social silence... a lot going on behind the scenes! Updates coming soon 😎
Very excited announcement... Oakhill Productions are now supported by Creative UK and are part of the first cohort of the new Accelerate: Film & TV programme 😁😁
is screening from 8pm ET (1am UK time!) As part of the OCD Film Fest! Tune in to watch our short alongside 2 others and meet the filmmakers in a Q&A... (Producer Ali & Writer Nick are in the hotseat!)
https://www.facebook.com/IOCDF/posts/10161590322077995
Really please to announce that will be screening at the International OCD Foundation OCD film fest this Friday from 7pm (ET) as part of
Good morning & ! Finally, an update :)
After its successful festival run, our short film, For Want Of A Nail was released in February 2020. Behind the scenes, Director Lucy Barnes, Writer Nick Thomson and Producer Ali Causon, were already developing the idea of progressing the film to a series and started pitching the idea… Then the pandemic hit.
Like many, it was a massive setback for us. With the world in chaos and no one really knowing how or when to move forward… we kept our creative minds busy. The 3 of us continued working on the series.... Almost a year and a half later, we are in a strong position to move to the next stage of production and get the green light!
Now feels like the right time to tell you a bit more about the proposed series, to raise awareness for the subject matter. To give the OCD community a voice and a more honest representation of a misunderstood mental health condition.
Thanks for your support - Ali Causon [Producer Oakhill Productions]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder has never been shown accurately on-screen before – until now. Inspired by the writer, Nick’s own experiences with the 'silent illness', the viewer will be firmly placed into the POV of OCD as we dive into the protagonist's mind and meet the personifications of his true self as well as his dark passenger, who are pitched in a David and Goliath battle over control of their host's well-being.
By incorporating live action with animation ‘For Want Of A Nail’' will broadcast the inner workings of Marty's mind and condition, a condition that sufferers routinely keep hidden from the world.
To the sufferer, they are trapped in a clandestine and abusive relationship with their OCD – it is not something to be whispered about, never mind shouted from the rooftops for all to Know.
One of the main reasons OCD has remained in the shadows for so long is because it is an embarrassing condition to have, one that you do not want anyone to know about, one that is casually mocked and even derided (“Obsessive Cake Disorder”, anyone?)
The series seeks to combine information within the context of a drama, with the release valve of appropriately targeted humour (we never laugh at OCD – those with OCD can recognise the absurdity while suffering the consequences – and Marty deploys humour as a
coping mechanism). Allowing the viewer to laugh with Marty removes some of the burdensome weight of the subject.
“Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a debilitating mental health condition, which unfortunately is still widely trivialised and misunderstood. Raising awareness of the condition is vital, not only to help inform the public of the often devastating impact OCD has, but also to help those with the condition feel less alone. We were approached by Oakhill Productions in ‘17 and were instantly keen to support them with their project. From the outset, it was clear that portraying OCD in an honest and sensitive manner was of utmost importance to the production crew, and this has remained a clear priority for them throughout the production process. What better way to raise awareness than a series which entertains audiences with humour and a moving storyline, whilst at the same time highlighting OCD through the protagonist Marty, whose time-consuming and life limiting rituals affect not just him but those around him. ‘For Want of a Nail’ is not only a fantastic concept, but a brilliant platform which will contribute to a greater understanding of mental ill health.” - OCD ACTION
Follow us as we follow Marty’s journey…
We've been talking loads with Catherine, creator of Taming Olivia - OCD, blogger and advocate. She's been massively supportive behind the scenes as we develop the For Want Of A Nail series... her thoughts, feedback and advice has been invaluable... check out her website!
Welcome to Taming Olivia! A blog and website for all things OCD and OCD recovery. With a focus on positivity, compassion and change, it houses everything my brain knows about OCD and signposts to support and resources.
A little bit of inspiration for the Oakhill Student team... 😁😉🙂
You are not alone...
It's good to talk 🙂🙂
We do like it when a collaboration comes together! Some very talented peeps in our home town of have put this together... we are massive fans!
A surreal journey into mindfulness... a trip through space and time... a love song.
Music 'No Angel' by Android Anima
Filmed and edited by Lauren Koster
Actors: Ollie Scott and Lauren Koster
Recorded at Panther Studios
Drone footage Surrey Arial Solutions
https://youtu.be/OnesV5ozVzI
Ambient track produced by Android AnimaVideo filmed and edited by Lauren KosterActors: Ollie Scott and Lauren KosterRecorded at Panther Studios UK. http://ww...
Nice gift from 🙂🙂 thanks so much team, happy NY!
A bit of sorting out of the office today and finally found the perfect spot for this little gem by video meetings scheduled all week so if we chat... check out the
As an indie production company, its always important to receive honest feedback for your work... Feedbackity is great for this! Highly recommend 👌
Yesterday we posted a small example of the impact our feedback can have on ... but don't just take our word for it! 🗣️
Ali Causon, producer on 'For Want of a Nail', was so pleased with the feedback received on the highly acclaimed short that sees Marty try and live out one perfect day! 🏆
Watch 'For Want of a Nail' here ⬇️
https://vimeo.com/257979388
Great news, our first feature film 'The Hidden Track' has won and at Festival!! Well done to our Director and to all crew and cast involved in the film 🙂🙂
Great news, our first feature film 'The Hidden Track' has won and at Bilbao Seriesland Festival!! Well done to our Director Mr Brian Lye and to all crew and cast involved in the film 🙂🙂
inspired art! Love it!! Thanks to
Really pleased to announce The Hidden Track has been selected for Bilbao Seriesland Festival!! Happy days!! Thank you to our cast and crew and Congrats!!
The Hidden Track: Russian girl Nika comes to London, where a few years ago her sister Jen disappeared. After uploading a message addressed to her missing sister on her social media, Nika receives an SMS from an unknown number. This SMS gives her a hint
Haven't seen For Want Of A Nail yet? Now available on !!
Meet Marty, a young man dealing with life, loss & love…oh & he has OCD. As the walls of Marty’s mind begin to close in on him & his “Perfect” day, we realise...
Great interview with writer Nick Thomson!!
In todays episode Nick and I discuss the new short film about OCD - For Want Of A Nail. We discuss how Marty (the protagonist), deals with his OCD and how overtime, if not deal with, compoulsions have a habit of becoming more complex and time consuming. We discuss the importance of keeping a sense o...
OCD and mental health not only effects the individual but also those around them. Understanding and accepting is the key...we hope that For Want Of A Nail can help with this...(Link to film below)
“I've had at least two people in my life that I'm aware of that have had serious challenges with OCD - type behaviour. I realize everyone's journey with this is going to be a little bit different, but this film gave me a glimpse into what my loved ones may have been going through. Watching Marty's interaction with his twin sister (who presumably understood him better than anyone, and may have been struggling with some of the same issues) was a touching and inspirational visual of what it looks like to simply "make space" for someone, and to be there for them while allowing them to be themselves and not trying to "fix" them.”
[Jenn. Freelancer. .feedbacker ]
https://vimeo.com/257979388
One of the most important messages we hope our audience learn from For Want Of A Nail is how unique we all are. No two people are the same... it is so important to accept our differences and ! (Link to film below)
“I was reminded of peoples uniqueness and how their experience of the world - regardless of condition/diagnosis - is an important and beautiful witness.”
[Fredrik. Guitar teacher. .feedbackers ]
https://vimeo.com/257979388
Do you have friends, family or loved ones that suffer form OCD? Maybe there is 'something going on' that's never talked about or swept under the carpet... Take a few mins to watch For Want Of A Nail. (Link below) and if you have any questions, concerns or would simply like to talk. are friendly, open and happy to listen.
“I don't know that much about OCD but have a few friends with the condition and it highlighted the decent you can go down if it's left unchecked. What starts off as small quirks can quickly escalate. Also, I thought it was really good at highlighting how people with OCD can push people away without even realising. And that the absence of those people then makes the condition worse, which makes them push them away more. Similarly the rationalisations of everything being on time and in its place seems perfectly reasonable initially which I imagine is how people with OCD think.”
[Michael. Actor. .feedbackers]
https://vimeo.com/257979388
producer and owner of Oakhill Productions talked to Ridge Radio last week about the release of the award winning short film 🙂
https://www.mixcloud.com/markkeegan/mark-keegans-sunday-best-podcast-no-359-220220-guest-ali-causon-oakhill-productions/
We asked our test audience at .feedbackers what they had learnt about OCD and mental health from watching For Want Of A Nail... What have you learnt? (Link to film below)
“That anxiety and OCD are challenging, overwhelming and all-consuming mental health issues that affect everyday people. These issues can be triggered by stressful events in a person's life, as in Marty's case, though not always.”
[Charlotte. MA Film Grad. The Feedbackers]
https://vimeo.com/257979388
For Want Of A Nail uses graphic elements to depict the internal struggles Marty has. Take a few mins to watch our film... you may see another side to OCD that you didn't know about. (Link below)
“I do think that other people could really benefit from your film and I love that you're shining a light on this aspect of the condition.”
[Reece. Film and Creative Industries tutor. .feedbackers ]
https://vimeo.com/257979388
For Want Of A Nail was released just 5 days ago as part of OCD ACTION Week of Action campaign.
Have you see our film? What have you learnt about ? We'd love to know your thoughts! (Link to film below...)
“I already had a bit of knowledge about how extreme OCD can get but this film does an amazing job of showing this in an interesting, non-preachy way. Great job!”
[Rebecca. Film student. The Feedbackers]
https://vimeo.com/257979388
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