ABOUT OUR FILM

Unleashed Laughter

Hot Flash is Yorkshire’s newest comedy feature film – written, produced and to be filmed entirely in Yorkshire.

Written by Jan Birley and directed by Kathryn Carmichael, with amazing talent already attached, this promises to be an exciting project, that is already attracting a range of media interest, through our partnership with Claire Kenny’s WriteForYou brand.

Sign up for updates and join our journey in the production of this brand new Yorkshire film.

A word from our director:

"This project is timely and important – as someone with lived experience of the challenges of menopause, I’m excited to direct a film which explores themes of feeling unseen and losing yourself. It’s a feel-good, entertaining story, but it also offers validation, representation, and a lifeline for the countless women impacted. If we can start more conversations and help more women feel visible, valued and less alone, it will be massively worthwhile.”

Brand Partners

Integration of brands into film is a great way to get exposure to your client base. We are delighted to partner with the following brands:

Meet our brilliant behind-the-camera crew

Explore the range of skills in our team, from directors to editors, all committed to bringing laughter to life. Watch this space; more coming soon!

Jan Birley

Writer and Producer

Writer of novels and screenplays. Two short films in production, both award-winning at script or film stage..

Kathryn Carmichael

Producer and Director

Owner of Bad Fox Films,

Bafta member and award-winning director.

Sara Bodinar

Script Consultant

30+ released productions, many of them award-winning and big at the Box office

Eliot Kennedy

Music Director and Composer

Multi-award-winning musician working in film, TV and musical theatre. Scored 18 features.

Steve McCarten

First Assistant Director

Working class director from Belfast. Telling stories about ordinary people in extraordinary situations is his passion.

TBC

Second Assistant Director

TBC

James Jayawardena

Songwriter, Musician and Music Producer

Works across the music industry, theatre, tv & film.

Katie Greenhalf

Third Assistant Director

Director and cinematographer with extensive documentary experience.

Laura Birley

Production Assistant

Super project skills for production management. Lover of spreadsheets!

Jenna Patel

Production Assistant

Visionary in locating funding and sponsorship opportunities.

TBC

Head of Wardrobe

TBC

TBC

Head of Sound

TBC

Claire Kenny

Head of Media

Exceptional communicator, working to ensure maximum exposure for the film, through the production journey.

Isabelle Stead

Consulting Producer

Multi-award-winning producer.

Coming Soon

Script Supervisor

Experienced script supervisor adept at ensuring flawless delivery of dialogue and action.

News and Media

Check out our press releases....

A film is very

different for me....

Christine Talbot on her new

role in Hot Flash

Award-winning director joins....

Kathryn Carmichael joins to

direct Hot Flash

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Contact

Odd Sock Productions Ltd, Flamborough, Yorkshire, UK

+44(0)7957 466630

info@boxtreemedia.com

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