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Orange Peel

Country: United Kingdom, Language: English, 13 mins

  • Director: Alex Rolph
  • Writer: Jordan Diver, Alex Rolph
  • Producer: Alex Conolan, Jordan Diver, Sophie Diver, Tony Diver, Mari Liis Keevallik, Jackie Kinch, Richard Kinch, Alex Rolph, Howard Rolph

CGiii Comment

Not bad...it just needed a bit more meatiness!

It could have been much more than it is, the talent [on screen] was there. Alex Rolph...take risks, to be noticed!


Watch...

Orange Peel from Alex Rolph on Vimeo.

The(ir) Blurb...

A short drama about a footballers relationship with his father, after he's forced out of football because of his sexuality. The film follows the dynamic between him and his dad and the pressure it puts on their relationship when he's forced to come out. Orange Peel highlights some of the current issues that lie deep within some parts of the football community whilst also capturing how difficult it can be for men to express their feelings on and off the pitch.

Cast & Characters

Ryan Adams (as Josh)
Simon Bond (as Andy)
Steven Barwick (as Coach Davis)
Ryan Hill (as Steve)
Aaron King (as Mark)
Steven Haywood (as Paul)
Ben Graham (as Louie)
Keatley Adams (as Footballer)
Tom Clements (as Footballer)
Sam Beach (as Footballer)
Jamie Winslow (as Footballer)
Matthew Walter (as Footballer)
Scott Rudd (as Footballer)
Barnaby Omar (as Footballer)
Ethan Middleton-Smith (as Footballer)
Yvonne Hays (as Sandra (uncredited))