STUDENTS at the University of Worcester have been working on a film that they are looking to submit to festivals across the Midlands.

Third-year students at the University of Worcester studying film production, have been producing a “retro-styled thriller” called Interference.

The film is to be entered at the Worcester Film Festival as well as the Birmingham Film Festival, with the hope to get more people interested in sharing the project.

A crew of over 20 people have been working on the production, which features many well-known areas of Worcester such as The Hive, Hallow, London Road and Battenhall.

Director of the film and module leader, John Bradburn said: “ I am amazingly proud of these students and prospective filmmakers.

"I tried to write the most difficult, challenging, and problematic script for them. Sadly, they managed to rise to the challenge without any issues whatsoever. 

“I’d even go so far as to say the shoot itself was enjoyable which is very rare.

“They managed to create a quantum computer, find aN 1980's car to hire and generally work as a fully professional unit. As a filmmaker in the industry as well as an academic I can honestly say all of them could work easily on any professional set.”

Worcester News: Director, John Bradburn (left) and actor Matt Fearnley (right).Director, John Bradburn (left) and actor Matt Fearnley (right).

The film follows the life of a scientist known as Dr Jones, as he becomes consumed by the possibility of discovering parallel dimensions after experiencing an unknown family trauma.

Lead actor, Matt Fearnley, who plays Dr Jones, said: “It’s been a great experience filming with these students.

"Their energy and passion are incredible, and the story is incredible.

“John is a great director who has the amazing ability to get the best out of actors and the students he teaches. The future of the whole industry is in safe hands knowing people with this much passion.”

The goal of the project was to create the film on a professional level, to help get recognition for up-and-coming filmmakers in the West Midlands.

Worcester News: Left Pic: The Camera and Lighting Department, From left to right Aleksandr Mäeots , Vanesa Eliášová , Samanta Gervytė , Joey Nickless, James Bird . Right Pic:Ben Wassell- Editor, left Ellie Cook - Arts Department, middle Isabella Taylor- Producer, right.Left Pic: The Camera and Lighting Department, From left to right Aleksandr Mäeots , Vanesa Eliášová , Samanta Gervytė , Joey Nickless, James Bird . Right Pic:Ben Wassell- Editor, left Ellie Cook - Arts Department, middle Isabella Taylor- Producer, right.

Head of the Department of Film and Media Production at the University of Worcester, Dr Paul Elliott said: “This year’s students have had to endure endless interruption due to the pandemic.

“However, they have shown that the younger generation can always be relied upon for their reserves of creativity and commitment.

“I feel proud to be head of the department to these budding filmmakers. They are a credit to the university and those who have taught them.”