PickaXe Films
PickaXe Films is a UK based independent production company focused on producing compelling narrative film.
About
Driven by meaningful stories that have a commercial sensibility, PickaXe aims to grow with every project made. Recently we have partnered with another venture to produce two films: female-led road-thriller, Last Strike and the Brit-Grit Horror-Noir feature, Ends Meat.
With a range of scripts in development, we want to work with other passionate creatives who revel in both the challenge and freedom that comes with independent film.
All great films start with a strong story and therefore anything produced will have undergone an extensive script development process. This ensures that when a project enters production, we're moving forward with a solid foundation to build upon.
Priding ourselves on high production value, we work both creatively and logistically to bring stories to life. Drawing on powerful performances, compelling cinematography, production and sound design, we understand the importance each element plays towards the finished film.
Previous productions include short drama, Choke as well as Brit-Grit Horror-Noir mini movie, Ends Meat.
We also aim to foster a collaborative and supportive working environment. As well as all else, we believe filmmaking should be fun!
Released
Current slate
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Desperate to do right by his children, a debt-ridden taxi driver has just one night left to deliver on a lucrative, yet sinister promise.
Pete, a debt-ridden taxi driver and devoted father of two, found himself unable to say no when a chance encounter resulted in a dark proposition that would solve all of his woes. It would ultimately prove to be the greatest in a long line of mistakes however, as his moral code is shattered beyond repair. A good man driven to do very bad things, Pete now has only one final night to deliver on his sinister promise and ensure the future of his family...’
Produced and Directed by Helen Lyons-Curran
Written by: Kris Heys
Director of Photography: Craig Murfin
Composer: Graham J. Davison
Post Sound Mixer: Andrew Layfield
Executive Producers: Tariq Latif, Jordan M. Royce, Kris Heys, Oz Arshad
Co-Executive Producer: Peter Carroll
Starring Mark Vanhendrijk, Christopher Faith, Michael Birtwistle and Julie Root
Run time: 30 minutes
Genres: Thriller, mystery, horror
Year: 2018
Forced by an over-bearing brotherly figure, young Lewis awaits his enemy. What unfolds will determine the kind of man he is to become.
Written and directed by: Helen Lyons-Curran
Director of Photography: Jo Lane
Executive Producers: Vincent Conwy, Jordan M. Royce
Starring: Vincent Conwy, Michael Birtwistle
Run time: 7 minutes
Genre: Drama, Crime
Year: 2019
A woman's New Year's Eve plans are thrown off course in a taut and tense thriller.
Written and directed by: Helen Lyons-Curran
Producers: Helen Lyons-Curran & Kieron Moore
Executive Producers: Jordan M. Royce, Rose Royce, Kris Heys
Director of Photography: Andrew Rush Walker
Composer: Izaak Hane
Starring: Ross Thompson, Steven Gidwaney and Roger Conneff
Run time: 14 minutes
Genre: Road-thriller, Crime
Year: 2025
Status: Pre-production
Poster designed by Grant Kempster
Feature length expansion into the Ends Meat universe.
Producer and Director: Helen Lyons-Curran
Writer: Kris Heys
Executive producers: Jordan M. Royce, Rose Royce, Kris Heys
Composer: Christian Cosgriff
Genres: Horror, thriller
Year: 2026
Status: Optioned
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The lives of an isolated frontier's woman and a fugitive Irish immigrant collide when bonded by a common enemy, heralding both brutal retribution and burgeoning romance.
Writer, Director, Producer: Helen Lyons-Curran
Script consultant: Kris Heys
Composer: Izaak Hane
Genres: Western, Romance, Drama
Status: Screenplay and pitch available. Seeking co-production.
A poignant crime drama set against the backdrop of the summer heatwave.
Writer, Director, Producer: Helen Lyons-Curran
Script consultant: Kris Heys
Genres: Crime-drama, Coming-of-age
Status: Script development.
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