paul is dead
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Poster design by Celina Carlisle
‘Paul is Dead’ is a comedy-drama short film inspired by the archetypical, bizarre, rock & roll conspiracy theory.
The Lake District, 1967. Hungover and at each other's throats, John, George and Ringo must convince Billy Shears, a sheepish rural lookalike, to join their band after Paul dies during an experimental-drug filled musical retreat.
Paul is Dead has been featured on Short of The Week and exhibited at BAFTA qualifying festivals such as Aesthetica Film Festival and The London Short Film Festival.
“Funny… really funny… An authentic people-driven comedy that achieves something reminiscent of the character dynamics found in Wes Anderson movies; as meaningful as it is silly. Far more than just a riff on a pop culture urban legend.” - Short of the Week
“One of the best comedy scripts we’ve seen, especially in terms of dialogue.” - The Royal Television Society
“Reminiscent in style and substance of HBO’s Flight of the Conchords with its independent feel, witty script and impressive psychedelic shots. You’ll wish it was longer.” - Urbanista Magazine
You can find out more at: paulisdeadfilm.com
Directed by: George Moore
Written by: Ben Bovington-Key, George Moore & Stuart Armstrong
Produced by: Laura Laderas
Director of Photography: Harry Green
Production Design by: Stuart Armstrong
Edited by: George Moore
Music by: Reid Anderson