RO Pictures

RO Pictures 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.

Back in 2019, we supported our good friend Michaela in helping to bring her story of an emotionally abusive relationship...
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...

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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!

The Blue Moon is coming!! ๐ŸŒ•๐Ÿบ
04/04/2024

The Blue Moon is coming!! ๐ŸŒ•๐Ÿบ

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

TLDR: Weโ€™re looking for singer songwriters and bands to feature their music in our supernatural Audio Thriller Series โ€œT...
15/03/2024

TLDR: Weโ€™re looking for singer songwriters and bands to feature their music in our supernatural Audio Thriller Series โ€œTales from Davidstownโ€.

As most of you who follow me will (hopefully!) know, RO Pictures is currently producing an audio and comic series called โ€œTales from Davidstownโ€ and as weโ€™re getting ready to get our second season into production, weโ€™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, Iโ€™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!

We're very excited to announce that Tales from Davidstown will be returning for a 2nd season in 2024, following the seas...
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". ๐Ÿบ

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

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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, Emilyโ€™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 dearโ€ฆ

Weekly released original comic content
Fully produced audio episodes featuring Emilyโ€™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 โ€œResidentโ€ today, by joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/davidstown_werewolf_plays

๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—” ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐— ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ ๐—ก๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—ง๐— ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—™๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—  ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐Ÿ‘น We're so excited to announce that How to Kill Monsters will have its USA Prem...
18/09/2023

๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—” ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐— ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ ๐—ก๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—ง๐— ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—™๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—  ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐Ÿ‘น We're so excited to announce that How to Kill Monsters will have its USA Premiere at the incredibleย Nightmares Film Festivalย which takes place Thursday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Oct. 29 at the legendary Gateway Film Center in Columbus, Ohio. ๐Ÿค˜ Tickets available soon!

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๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—” ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐— ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜ย ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธย ๐—ก๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—ง๐— ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—™๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—  ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—”๐—Ÿย ๐Ÿ‘นย We're so excited to announce that How to Kill Monsters will have its ๐™๐™Ž๐˜ผ ๐™‹๐™ง๐™š๐™ข๐™ž๐™š๐™ง๐™š at the incredibleย Nightmares Film Festivalย which takes place Thursday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Oct. 29 at the legendary Gateway Film Center in Columbus, Ohio. ๐Ÿค˜ Tickets available soon!

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

15/09/2023

Are you a Registered Manager? Or perhaps an experienced deputy ready to step up? Breakโ€™s childrenโ€™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

"a joyously retro and over-the-top monster movie, making it an instant cult classic." - Dread Central
03/09/2023

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

After the sellout success of  at  - we'll also be screening the film at  (which incidentally is also about to sell out) ...
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!

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

03/12/2022

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?

Who says you need a fancy set? How to make a sci fi short film in your garage 101BTS from a recent shoot with  &     Itโ€™...
30/11/2022

Who says you need a fancy set? How to make a sci fi short film in your garage 101
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Itโ€™s a busy time of year for all of us and the RO team are beavering away at preparations for upcoming projects in the New Year. Watch this space!

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15/11/2022

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25/10/2022

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A massive congratulations to   for getting over 100% funded on our Kickstarter campaign. RO is so proud to be working al...
10/10/2022

A massive congratulations to for getting over 100% funded on our Kickstarter campaign. RO is so proud to be working alongside Dark Rift once again to produce this film, thanks to everyone who has supported on and weโ€™ll keep you updated on all the latest news

The RO team found themselves somewhere very spooky on location last week
03/10/2022

The RO team found themselves somewhere very spooky on location last week

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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.


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