FEATURE FILMS IN DEVELOPMENT
A co-production with Spier Films.
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Three Zulu men must re-awaken sleeping demons when a successful Johannesburg businessman returns to his childhood home in rural Zululand. Under adversity they are compelled to “look in the mirror” confront their traumatic past, and make life changing choices that set off a chain of events with irreversible consequences.
Writer Brett Halliday was delighted to work with award winning author and an authority on isiZulu culture, Bhekisisa Mncube​. This alliance created an authenticity to the Zulu cultural and customs to this poignant story. On location Bhekisisa will ensure that the authenticity of the Zulu language and customs are, at all times accurate.
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The project is now, in principal funded, the script locked, with a stellar South African and international cast attached. Our principal location is the superb Sherwood Makhosi in KZN.
Dreamlands is delighted to partner with Lungelo Dhladla regarding a mentorship program that includes introducing 25 young persons, some with hearing impairment, to working in various departments on location.
Pitch Deck available on request.
A co-production with Spier Films.
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When a deeply religious man's wife of thirty years dies in 1970's Ireland he refuses to allow anyone to enter their apartment, including the local Priest and his nemesis the Garda Superintendent and threatens to burn the building down unless his demands are met. He's ready to die to bury the truth.
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A hostage situation with a difference, a love story with a twist.
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Bondit to cashflow section 481 funding secured by Bootstrap Films in the Republic of
Ireland.
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Network Ireland Television committed to distribute, with an investment commitment from I3 Global in USA.​
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A proof of concept stand alone short version of this moving authentically Irish drama commences principal photography in January 2026. Cast in this short are Don Baker, Carl Wharton, Ciaron Davies, Eoin Lynch, and Lebogang Fisher.
Pitch deck available on request.
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STOP PRESS!
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In pre-production with principal photography starting on 7th January 2026.
A stand alone short film that also serves as proof of concept for our Irish feature film, THE WAKE.
Produced by Dreamlands Film & Media, Contentious Media USA, and LooseGripp films in the UK.
Attached to the project are Carl Wharton, Ciaron Davies, Eoin Lynch, Tim McDonnell, and Lebogang Fisher.
Being filmed in and around the picturesque Cheshire and at the award winning Farmers Arms Pub in Kelsall, Cheshire.
To be screened at selected film festivals in 2026.
