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Independent film production company based in York, United Kingdom.

~ http://www.ropicturesuk.com ~ Independent film and media company based in York, England.
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Founded by Cal O'Connell and Leanne Rivers, we specialise in all forms of video content, from corporate film, to wedding videography. We have also recently taken on special talent in order to advise and serve your interests online to make sure that your videos are given the most amount of attention, through SEO and online marketing.

01/05/2024

Back in 2019, we supported our good friend Michaela in helping to bring her story of an emotionally abusive relationship to the screen. We're very proud of her courage in the telling of this story, not least to the point that she has written, produced and starred in it.

A huge congratulations to her and the entire team that made this short film happen, as well as all the people who contributed via Indiegogo.

A film based on real events. This film explores the warning signs and red flags of an emotionally abusive relationship. Ignite Film Festival - BEST DRAMA WIN...

15/04/2024

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We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with the incredibly talented singer/songwriter Sarah Daly, also known by her enchanting moniker, Metaphorest. In our latest episode, "The Blue Moon" (Episode 12), we had the privilege of featuring the captivating song "Clocks Back" co-written by Sarah and Yousef Khalil.

Metaphorest's music perfectly captured the bittersweet essence of the episode's finale, adding depth and emotional resonance to the story. The song's haunting melodies and poignant lyrics seamlessly intertwined with the narrative, creating a powerful and unforgettable experience for our listeners.

Sarah Daly's artistry extends beyond music, as she also expresses herself through her writings under the Metaphorest umbrella. Her unique blend of creativity and storytelling is truly remarkable, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to showcase her work in our series.

We highly encourage our listeners to explore more of Metaphorest's music and support her artistic endeavors. You can find her on various platforms, including:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Metaphorest
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/metaphorest
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9VkqXm0UNUgvDWsD0hRqiw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Metaphorest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahdaly42

By supporting Metaphorest on Patreon, you can gain access to exclusive content and help sustain her creative journey. Don't forget to follow her on social media to stay updated on her latest releases and musings.

Once again, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sarah Daly and Yousef Khalil for their contribution to our episode. Their collaboration has truly elevated our storytelling, and we look forward to the possibility of working with Metaphorest again in the future.

Keep an eye out for more exciting collaborations and compelling episodes from our podcast. Thank you for your continued support!

04/04/2024

The Blue Moon is coming!! 🌕🐺

26/03/2024

RO Pictures presents: "Tales from Davidstown" - experience our thrilling comic series based on the hit audio drama!

Immerse yourself in the haunting world of Emily Hargreaves as she navigates the darkness within and the supernatural threats lurking in the shadows. With each issue, you'll witness Emily's struggle to maintain her humanity while battling the beast inside, rendered in stunning visual detail by our talented team of artists, each bringing their own unique style to the series.

This gripping cover art by Chelsea de Torres showcases the duality of Emily's nature - the determined young woman and the fearsome werewolf. The striking red and blue color scheme and the menacing glowing eyes hint at the intense, action-packed storylines that await you in the pages of the "Tales from Davidstown" comic.

But the comics are more than just a retelling of the audio series. Expect expanded scenes, poster images of our characters and hidden easter eggs that enrich the lore of Davidstown and its supernatural denizens.

Whether you're already a die-hard fan of the podcast or a newcomer to Emily's journey, the "Tales from Davidstown" comic series is your ticket to a fresh experience in this dangerous, mysterious town.
Are you ready to run with the wolves? The "Tales from Davidstown" comic and audio series is available now, only on Patreon.

https://talesfromdavidstown.com

15/03/2024

TLDR: We’re looking for singer songwriters and bands to feature their music in our supernatural Audio Thriller Series “Tales from Davidstown”.

As most of you who follow me will (hopefully!) know, RO Pictures is currently producing an audio and comic series called “Tales from Davidstown” and as we’re getting ready to get our second season into production, we’re looking for music artists, who create original tracks, to feature in the show.

Our first season regularly featured music from artists via stock platforms, particularly Artlist, but moving forward, I want us to start directly working with people and licensing their work, so we can promote them as well as making them a part of the TfD family. In marketing terms, a cross-promotional collaboration.

Just to be clear, I’m not talking about commissioning new work, I mean licensing existing tracks.

So, if you are such an artist or know people who are, tag them in the comments below or have them DM me directly.

If you have any thoughts or questions, let me know below.

Looking forward to our future work together!

11/03/2024

We're very excited to announce that Tales from Davidstown will be returning for a 2nd season in 2024, following the season one finale "The Blue Moon". 🐺

Thank you to everyone who has become a Patreon subscriber allowing us to make the series (including the comic!), we couldn't have done it without you!

Keep your eyes peeled for more about the series soon, including some new faces joining the show, as Emily's werewolf dilemma turns out to only be the tip of the iceberg!

18/02/2024

Hobbs meets with Nexus to challenge the group about recent revelations. Meanwhile Jess's stalled investigation is given a new direction by a familiar stranger, while Paul sets a trap for Emily's abusive ex-fiance...

Episode 10: Convergence - now streaming on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/davidstown_werewolf_plays

16/02/2024

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Ahead of Episode 10 of Tales from Davidstown on Sunday, we're thrilled to announce two new cast members joining the residents of our supernatural town - as "Natalie Grayson" and as "Eric".

15/02/2024

15/02/2024

Someone... something, waits in the shadows...

Dear residents,

The countdown is on! Get ready, as we embark on the final three chapters of season 1.

Will Jess find Emily? What does Seraphina want? How is Hobbs connected to "Nexus"? And what is going on with Paul's behaviour?

Tales from Davidstown - Episode 10 is heading your way, Sunday 18th at 6pm GMT, exclusively on Patreon.

28/01/2024

02/01/2024

Tales from Davidstown

A supernatural audio werewolf thriller and comic book

Meet Emily Hargreaves.
Fleeing an abusive relationship and relocating to a town in the darkest corner of the north of England, Emily’s fresh start comes to an abrupt halt after an attack by a giant wolf, leading her being thrust into a supernatural world of magic, curses and a whole host of characters, each with their own mysterious motives!

Now Emily fights to understand the beast she is forced to become every full moon and with each transformation, the fear of finally losing everything she holds dear…

Weekly released original comic content
Fully produced audio episodes featuring Emily’s brutal transformations, an eerie soundtrack, and a professional cast, bringing the Tales from Davidstown universe to life - over 3 hours of audio to date!
High Res Poster Art
Behind the scenes content
Concept art and stand alone images
Polls allowing you to vote in steering the story

And even more to come!

Join the Tales from Davidstown community and become a “Resident” today, by joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/davidstown_werewolf_plays

18/09/2023

𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗘 📽️ 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 👹 We're so excited to announce that How to Kill Monsters will have its USA Premiere at the incredible Nightmares Film Festival which takes place Thursday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Oct. 29 at the legendary Gateway Film Center in Columbus, Ohio. 🤘 Tickets available soon!

Will we see you at Nightmares this year?

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𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗘 📽️ 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 👹 We're so excited to announce that How to Kill Monsters will have its 𝙐𝙎𝘼 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙚 at the incredible Nightmares Film Festival which takes place Thursday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Oct. 29 at the legendary Gateway Film Center in Columbus, Ohio. 🤘 Tickets available soon!

Will we see you at Nightmares this year? Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1144924206416029

15/09/2023

Are you a Registered Manager? Or perhaps an experienced deputy ready to step up? Break’s children’s homes really do change lives for the better; for the team and the children.

Our new Bury St Edmunds and Lowestoft residential homes need special individuals with experience in creating a safe, nurturing, compassionate home for children in care to thrive. As a non-profit organisation Break invests in therapeutic support, trauma informed practice and innovative care so you and your team can support young people in the best way possible.

Find out more about the role and how to apply here https://bit.ly/3EJPCWM

03/09/2023

"a joyously retro and over-the-top monster movie, making it an instant cult classic." - Dread Central

30/08/2023

After the sellout success of at - we'll also be screening the film at (which incidentally is also about to sell out) - if you're in the north of England, head over to their site and grab your tickets while you can!

24/08/2023

That's it! All gone! Our world premiere of is fit to burst and we cannot wait to be there!

14/08/2023

How to Kill Monsters has its World Premiere at FrightFest on Friday 25th August at 6:10pm! Get your tickets here: tinyurl.com/htkmfrightfest

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How to Kill Monsters has its World Premiere at FrightFest on Friday 25th August at 6:10pm! Get your tickets here: tinyurl.com/htkmfrightfest

A message from our CEO Julia Munder Ahead of tonight's final Channel 4 episode of "Castle Howard: Through The Seasons" in which you get a look behind the scenes of the castle's stunning Christmas display "Into The Woods: A Fairytale Christmas" I have to give a big shoutout to our production team here at RO Pictures. The whole team, including myself, has been thrilled to be involved in creating film content for Castle Howard this last year, especially this Christmas season. From a creative standpoint, we loved telling our own little Red Riding Hood fairytale story and bringing Santa and Mrs. Clause to life. From a marketing standpoint, it's impressive that the video content has been such a tremendous success. It's further proof that video isn't just a nice to have for marketers anymore. That said like every piece of content marketing it needs to be carefully considered, planned, have a message, and sit within a strategy. Marshall McLuhan said, "the medium is the message" and what better medium to portray the feeling of Christmas than video? #c4castlehoward #videomarketing #marketingstrategy

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a fly on the wall on the set of a horror film? Lots of SFX, grungy costumes and… real monsters. Maybe. Boasting the use of practical effects this is going to be full of super slasher style. Following the success of The Book Of Monsters ourselves and @darkrifthorror are campaigning on Kickstarter to aid their highly anticipated next release, @howtokillmonsters Visit www.kickstarter.com/projects/stewartsparke/how-to-kill-monsters-a-horror-comedy-feature-film for more information on how you can support the production and get exclusive info about the film before anyone else! #behindthescenes #filmproject #filmproductioncompany #slasherfilms #80shorror #horrorcommunity #indiehorror #indiefilmmaking #filmset

A little bit of behind the scenes action on How to Kill Monsters We are so proud that this movie has already been 50% funded in just 7 days! Keep going team and thank you to everyone who has made this happen. www.kickstarter.com/projects/stewartsparke/how-to-kill-monsters-a-horror-comedy-feature-film #independentfilmmaking #indiefilm #indiehorror #bookofmonsters Dark Rift Horror #horrorcommunity #horrorfans #britishfilm #kickstartercampaign

Some marketing content produced recently for York property expert Holly Price! With our combined experience of videography and marketing tactics here at RO, we have been lucky to work with lots of businesses to lift their image and create professional content for their brand. Part of why Holly’s video strategy is so brilliant is because people buy into her image via video content- 78% of people say that video has convinced them to use a product or service. If you’d like to talk about any services we offer for brand content, do get in touch! #yorkestateagents #videomarketingstrategy #marketingtips #marketingexperts #howto #digitalmarketing #videographycompany

Maxwell Scott

Always having a blast here at RO Pictures, whether it’s covering events, creating top notch brand content or producing our very own films and co producing other productions. We’re proud to be a versatile company with that storytelling edge- we love a new challenge and can’t wait to get started on this summer’s projects. #productioncompany #brandmarketing #digitalmarketing #filmproductioncompany #films #videoproducer #filmmakersworld

In case you haven't heard it yet. Terminal is streaming free now on DUST. Watch it now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeloPsVCZ3A&t=323s

Terminal - Extended Festival Trailer [2019]

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Multi-award-winning - independent film and media company based in York, England. Founded by Cal O'Connell and Leanne Rivers, we specialise in all forms of video content, from corporate film, short form content to feature films. We have also recently taken on special talent in order to advise and serve your interests online to make sure that your videos are given the most amount of attention, through SEO and online digital-marketing.