
ABOUT OUR FILM
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.
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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!
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.
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