BOYS

Writer
Jerome Holder

Director
Ashley Walters

Cast
Hector Abbott
Jude Chinchen
Theo Barklem-Biggs
Devlin

Executive Producers
Ashley Walters
Nagajan Modhwadia
Paul Gilbert

Producers
Saba Kia

Development Producer
Laura Russell

Production Companies
SLNda

Commissioning Partners
Sky

Synopsis

Ashley Walters’ directorial debut is a short film set against the backdrop of an East London concrete jungle, following two best friends as they embark on a risky mission and a journey into manhood.

Against the grey but beautiful backdrop of East London’s skyscrapers and estates, two best friends, Noah (Hector Abbott) and Lewis (Jude Chinchen), embark on a journey into manhood, set in motion by a promise that must be fulfilled. Noah’s big brother, Nick (played by UK rapper Devlin), is serving a lengthy sentence at her majesty’s pleasure, and bestows upon his teenage brother a list of items he needs in jail. In an act of blind loyalty, Noah and Lewis set out to fulfil Nick’s wishes, but along the way are faced with challenges and hurdles that will shape them and the men they will become.

Awards & Festivals

Edinburgh TV Awards 2021 | Breakthrough Talent Nominee, Hector Abbott

Broadcast Awards 2022 | Best Single Drama, Nominee

New Voice Awards 2022 | Debut Director Nominee, Ashley Walters

New Voice Awards 2022 | Debut Writer Nominee, Jerome Holder

Prix Jeunesse International 2022 | Finalist, 11–15 Fiction

British Shorts Film Festival Berlin 2023 | Official Selection