







THE DISTANCES BETWEEN (2016)
Synopsis
Tensions rise when a frustrated Sophie begins to realise that geography isn't the only distance growing between her and her boyfriend James.
Sensing her growing uneasiness, James pushes Sophie into reluctantly confessing all her unspoken doubts and fears about their uncertain future together. With this startling revelation, they are both suddenly faced with the difficult truth about their relationship: that love alone might not be enough to survive the distance.
Written and directed by Aimie Willemse, this script started off as an exercise in writing simple yet honest dialogue between two characters until it developed into a story about the realistic struggles facing a couple who are caught in an emotional rut. Delving into personal experiences meant that the script could explore all those complex, raw and conflicting emotions through authentic characters; successfully creating an honest short about the reality involved in long-distance relationship.

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Main Cast
Sophie Laing - Arlene McKenna
"I wanted to play Sophie from the first reading of the script as I felt that I knew her- I've met her before- I knew her struggle." - Arlene McKenna
For me, Arlene was a natural choice for the role of Sophie because she tapped into the character's
complex emotions. Watching her connect with all that pain, fear, longing and frustration gave me chills as she delivered a heartfelt performance that felt completely genuine.

James Noble - Tim Pollack
"I was drawn to the character of James for his inability to accept change." - Tim Pollack
Casting James was more difficult because there was a fine line between believable and just being the “asshole boyfriend”. But Tim’s performance captured this character’s growing complacency and wilful obliviousness consistently. Tim’s shift from visibly restrained anger to crushing guilt and regret in a heartbeat made James feel more human.

Film Stills
Reviews


(The Independent Critic, 08/04/2017)
(One Film Fan, 08/02/2017)
Status: Festival Circuit
Production Stills
Cast & Crew Credits
Sophie Laing
Arlene McKenna
James Noble
Tim Pollack
Writer/Director
Aimie Willemse
Producer/1st Assistant Director
Ross Kelly
Script Supervisor
Omiros Vazors
Director of Photography
Sefa Ucbas
1st AC
Aiste Banelyte
Production Designer
Thom Clark
Sound Recordist
Andrew Hazell
Makeup Artist
Nike Johnston
Costume Designer
Xenia Gauss
Production Stills
Mark Fraser
Colourist
Seamus Corgan
Editor
Peter Stewart
Sound Design
Bob Robertson
Composer
Josh James Shrouder

Screening Stills

Tech Info
25fps
1920x1080p
1.78:1 (16:9) aspect ratio
H.264 codec
48Hz AAC sound
Awards

Best Drama - ALTFF 2017
Super Short Category

Best Actress - ALTFF 2017
Super Short Category
Festivals & Screenings

Engish Premiere - Crossing the Screen Film Festival
Eastbourne, England November 2017

North American Premiere - Royal Starr Film Festival
Michigan, USA October 2017

Asia Premiere - Twin Lions International Film Festival
Mumbai, India May 2017

South American Premiere - Fresh Meet International Film Festival
Quito, Ecuador May 2017

World Premiere - Glasgow Short Film Festival
Glasgow, Scotland March 2017