M A G A Z I N E D E S I G NP A R T I I

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al -

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after Lua

and we want everything to

turn out well for the couple.

The two of them are create

at creating the illusion of true

love, excellent acting on both

parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the lighting

is always colourful and bright,

creating great aesthetics for

the mood of the film, but also

making the film very pleasant

to watch. The use of lens

flares created a very roman-

tic feel. The symbolism of the

sun setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are not

just taking a dip in the ocean,

it is the end for both of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless and

not as smooth as industry

made films however it did not

affect the overall image of

the film, if anything it helped

to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really com-

pleted the film and embed-

ded all aspects together. The

traditional and classical piano

score created a timeless

impression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the film

wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperturepro-

ductions.com/lua

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“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al -

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after Lua

and we want everything to

turn out well for the couple.

The two of them are create

at creating the illusion of true

love, excellent acting on both

parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the lighting

is always colourful and bright,

creating great aesthetics for

the mood of the film, but also

making the film very pleasant

to watch. The use of lens

flares created a very roman-

tic feel. The symbolism of the

sun setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are not

just taking a dip in the ocean,

it is the end for both of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless and

not as smooth as industry

made films however it did not

affect the overall image of

the film, if anything it helped

to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really com-

pleted the film and embed-

ded all aspects together. The

traditional and classical piano

score created a timeless

impression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the film

wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperturepro-

ductions.com/lua

Lu a

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“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al -

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after Lua

and we want everything to

turn out well for the couple.

The two of them are create

at creating the illusion of true

love, excellent acting on both

parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the lighting

is always colourful and bright,

creating great aesthetics for

the mood of the film, but also

making the film very pleasant

to watch. The use of lens

flares created a very roman-

tic feel. The symbolism of the

sun setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are not

just taking a dip in the ocean,

it is the end for both of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless and

not as smooth as industry

made films however it did not

affect the overall image of

the film, if anything it helped

to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really com-

pleted the film and embed-

ded all aspects together. The

traditional and classical piano

score created a timeless

impression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the film

wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperturepro-

ductions.com/lua

Lu a

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“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al -

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after Lua

and we want everything to

turn out well for the couple.

The two of them are create

at creating the illusion of true

love, excellent acting on both

parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the lighting

is always colourful and bright,

creating great aesthetics for

the mood of the film, but also

making the film very pleasant

to watch. The use of lens

flares created a very roman-

tic feel. The symbolism of the

sun setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are not

just taking a dip in the ocean,

it is the end for both of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless and

not as smooth as industry

made films however it did not

affect the overall image of

the film, if anything it helped

to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really com-

pleted the film and embed-

ded all aspects together. The

traditional and classical piano

score created a timeless

impression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the film

wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperturepro-

ductions.com/lua

Lu a

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“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al -

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after Lua

and we want everything to

turn out well for the couple.

The two of them are create

at creating the illusion of true

love, excellent acting on both

parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the lighting

is always colourful and bright,

creating great aesthetics for

the mood of the film, but also

making the film very pleasant

to watch. The use of lens

flares created a very roman-

tic feel. The symbolism of the

sun setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are not

just taking a dip in the ocean,

it is the end for both of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless and

not as smooth as industry

made films however it did not

affect the overall image of

the film, if anything it helped

to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really com-

pleted the film and embed-

ded all aspects together. The

traditional and classical piano

score created a timeless

impression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the film

wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperturepro-

ductions.com/lua

Lu a

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“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al -

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after Lua

and we want everything to

turn out well for the couple.

The two of them are create

at creating the illusion of true

love, excellent acting on both

parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the lighting

is always colourful and bright,

creating great aesthetics for

the mood of the film, but also

making the film very pleasant

to watch. The use of lens

flares created a very roman-

tic feel. The symbolism of the

sun setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are not

just taking a dip in the ocean,

it is the end for both of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless and

not as smooth as industry

made films however it did not

affect the overall image of

the film, if anything it helped

to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really com-

pleted the film and embed-

ded all aspects together. The

traditional and classical piano

score created a timeless

impression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the film

wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperturepro-

ductions.com/lua

Lu a

012 APERTURE SUMMER 2014

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SUMMER 2014 APERTURE 013WWW.APERTUREMAGAZINE.CO.UKWWW.APERTUREMAGAZINE.CO.UK

“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al -

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after Lua

and we want everything to

turn out well for the couple.

The two of them are create

at creating the illusion of true

love, excellent acting on both

parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the lighting

is always colourful and bright,

creating great aesthetics for

the mood of the film, but also

making the film very pleasant

to watch. The use of lens

flares created a very roman-

tic feel. The symbolism of the

sun setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are not

just taking a dip in the ocean,

it is the end for both of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless and

not as smooth as industry

made films however it did not

affect the overall image of

the film, if anything it helped

to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really com-

pleted the film and embed-

ded all aspects together. The

traditional and classical piano

score created a timeless

impression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the film

wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperturepro-

ductions.com/lua

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“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al -

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after Lua

and we want everything to

turn out well for the couple.

The two of them are create

at creating the illusion of true

love, excellent acting on both

parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the lighting

is always colourful and bright,

creating great aesthetics for

the mood of the film, but also

making the film very pleasant

to watch. The use of lens

flares created a very roman-

tic feel. The symbolism of the

sun setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are not

just taking a dip in the ocean,

it is the end for both of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless and

not as smooth as industry

made films however it did not

affect the overall image of

the film, if anything it helped

to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really com-

pleted the film and embed-

ded all aspects together. The

traditional and classical piano

score created a timeless

impression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the film

wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperturepro-

ductions.com/lua

Lu a

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“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al -

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after Lua

and we want everything to

turn out well for the couple.

The two of them are create

at creating the illusion of true

love, excellent acting on both

parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the lighting

is always colourful and bright,

creating great aesthetics for

the mood of the film, but also

making the film very pleasant

to watch. The use of lens

flares created a very roman-

tic feel. The symbolism of the

sun setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are not

just taking a dip in the ocean,

it is the end for both of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless and

not as smooth as industry

made films however it did not

affect the overall image of

the film, if anything it helped

to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really com-

pleted the film and embed-

ded all aspects together. The

traditional and classical piano

score created a timeless

impression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the film

wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperturepro-

ductions.com/lua

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“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al -

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after Lua

and we want everything to

turn out well for the couple.

The two of them are create

at creating the illusion of true

love, excellent acting on both

parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the lighting

is always colourful and bright,

creating great aesthetics for

the mood of the film, but also

making the film very pleasant

to watch. The use of lens

flares created a very roman-

tic feel. The symbolism of the

sun setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are not

just taking a dip in the ocean,

it is the end for both of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless and

not as smooth as industry

made films however it did not

affect the overall image of

the film, if anything it helped

to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really com-

pleted the film and embed-

ded all aspects together. The

traditional and classical piano

score created a timeless

impression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the film

wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperturepro-

ductions.com/lua

Lu a

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“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al -

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after

Lua and we want everything

to turn out well for the

couple. The two of them

are create at creating the il -

lusion of true love, excellent

acting on both parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the

lighting is always colourful

and bright, creating great

aesthetics for the mood of

the film, but also making the

film very pleasant to watch.

The use of lens flares cre -

ated a very romantic feel.

The symbolism of the sun

setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are

not just taking a dip in the

ocean, it is the end for both

of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless

and not as smooth as in-

dustry made films however

it did not affect the overall

image of the film, if anything

it helped to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really

completed the film and

embedded all aspects

together. The traditional

and classical piano score

created a timeless im-

pression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the

film wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperture-

productions.com/lua

Lu a

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“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al -

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after

Lua and we want everything

to turn out well for the

couple. The two of them

are create at creating the il -

lusion of true love, excellent

acting on both parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the

lighting is always colourful

and bright, creating great

aesthetics for the mood of

the film, but also making the

film very pleasant to watch.

The use of lens flares cre -

ated a very romantic feel.

The symbolism of the sun

setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are

not just taking a dip in the

ocean, it is the end for both

of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless

and not as smooth as in-

dustry made films however

it did not affect the overall

image of the film, if anything

it helped to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really

completed the film and

embedded all aspects

together. The traditional

and classical piano score

created a timeless im-

pression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the

film wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperture-

productions.com/lua

Lu a

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“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al -

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after

Lua and we want everything

to turn out well for the

couple. The two of them

are create at creating the il -

lusion of true love, excellent

acting on both parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the

lighting is always colourful

and bright, creating great

aesthetics for the mood of

the film, but also making the

film very pleasant to watch.

The use of lens flares cre -

ated a very romantic feel.

The symbolism of the sun

setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are

not just taking a dip in the

ocean, it is the end for both

of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless

and not as smooth as in-

dustry made films however

it did not affect the overall

image of the film, if anything

it helped to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really

completed the film and

embedded all aspects

together. The traditional

and classical piano score

created a timeless im-

pression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the

film wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperture-

productions.com/lua

Lu a

012 APERTURE SUMMER 2014

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“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al -

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after

Lua and we want everything

to turn out well for the

couple. The two of them

are create at creating the il -

lusion of true love, excellent

acting on both parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the

lighting is always colourful

and bright, creating great

aesthetics for the mood of

the film, but also making the

film very pleasant to watch.

The use of lens flares cre -

ated a very romantic feel.

The symbolism of the sun

setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are

not just taking a dip in the

ocean, it is the end for both

of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless

and not as smooth as in-

dustry made films however

it did not affect the overall

image of the film, if anything

it helped to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really

completed the film and

embedded all aspects

together. The traditional

and classical piano score

created a timeless im-

pression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the

film wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperture-

productions.com/lua

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“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al -

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after

Lua and we want everything

to turn out well for the

couple. The two of them

are create at creating the il -

lusion of true love, excellent

acting on both parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the

lighting is always colourful

and bright, creating great

aesthetics for the mood of

the film, but also making the

film very pleasant to watch.

The use of lens flares cre -

ated a very romantic feel.

The symbolism of the sun

setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are

not just taking a dip in the

ocean, it is the end for both

of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless

and not as smooth as in-

dustry made films however

it did not affect the overall

image of the film, if anything

it helped to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really

completed the film and

embedded all aspects

together. The traditional

and classical piano score

created a timeless im-

pression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the

film wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperture-

productions.com/lua

Lu a

012 APERTURE SUMMER 2014

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SUMMER 2014 APERTURE 013WWW.APERTUREMAGAZINE.CO.UKWWW.APERTUREMAGAZINE.CO.UK

“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al-

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after

Lua and we want everything

to turn out well for the

couple. The two of them

are create at creating the il -

lusion of true love, excellent

acting on both parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the

lighting is always colourful

and bright, creating great

aesthetics for the mood of

the film, but also making the

film very pleasant to watch.

The use of lens flares cre -

ated a very romantic feel.

The symbolism of the sun

setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are

not just taking a dip in the

ocean, it is the end for both

of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless

and not as smooth as in-

dustry made films however

it did not affect the overall

image of the film, if anything

it helped to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really

completed the film and

embedded all aspects

together. The traditional

and classical piano score

created a timeless im-

pression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the

film wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperture-

productions.com/lua

Lu a

012 APERTURE SUMMER 2014

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SUMMER 2014 APERTURE 013WWW.APERTUREMAGAZINE.CO.UKWWW.APERTUREMAGAZINE.CO.UK

“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al-

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after

Lua and we want everything

to turn out well for the

couple. The two of them

are create at creating the il -

lusion of true love, excellent

acting on both parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the

lighting is always colourful

and bright, creating great

aesthetics for the mood of

the film, but also making the

film very pleasant to watch.

The use of lens flares cre -

ated a very romantic feel.

The symbolism of the sun

setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are

not just taking a dip in the

ocean, it is the end for both

of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless

and not as smooth as in-

dustry made films however

it did not affect the overall

image of the film, if anything

it helped to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really

completed the film and

embedded all aspects

together. The traditional

and classical piano score

created a timeless im-

pression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the

film wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperture-

productions.com/lua

Lu a

012 APERTURE SUMMER 2014

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SUMMER 2014 APERTURE 013WWW.APERTUREMAGAZINE.CO.UKWWW.APERTUREMAGAZINE.CO.UK

“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS

Synopsis: Lua is a young

girl who has just been in

a fatal car accident. After

lying in the hospital bed

observing her mundane

and inapt surroundings

she decides to slip out

onto the streets alone.

Luckily, Tom, an old friend

and the love of her life,

rescues her and as the

sun rises their adventure

unravels...

I was not expecting much

when I sat down to watch

LUA at the UK Independent

Film Festival. It is unusual

to see a film written and

directed by the same

person in this evolved world

of film where the credits

have enough names to run

for over ten minutes. This is

a trait that is now seen as

a quirky characteristic of a

filmmaker, such as Woody

Allen or Quentin Tarantino,

rather than a requirement.

In traditional student film

fashion, the actors were

unrecognisable, and there

were no specially designed

sets or impressive FX, but

this film certainly held it’s

own charm.

The pace of the film al-

lowed me to appreciate the

beautifully captured scenic

moments, and emphasise

the heart-breaking love be-

tween the two main charac -

ters without seeming slow.

I particularly enjoyed the

hospital scene where the

quick cuts between Lua and

her perspective created a

sense of adrenaline, building

up to her escape. Lua was

portrayed well; we gather

compassion for her straight

from the start when her

Mother seems so dismiss -

ive of her and her health.

We also see her through

the eyes of Tom frequent ly,

a perspective that makes

it hard to see a fault in the

beautifully vulnerable and

innocent young girl. The film

is framed well, we often see

things from the characters

perspective, like when Lua

first sees Tom when she is

lying in the hospital grounds.

Moments like this keep the

film alluring and enticing

rather than a simple and

boring observation of the

events from an outside per -

spective. I really felt for both

characters and felt really

involved in this film.

Amy Spinks was a perfect

choice for the character,

she has a permanent very

innocent expression, but

teamed with her beauty

it portrays mystery and

thoughtfulness rather than

fear. Butchy Davy, playing

Tom, has a similar caring

ambiance, as an audience

we want him to look after

Lua and we want everything

to turn out well for the

couple. The two of them

are create at creating the il -

lusion of true love, excellent

acting on both parts.

The stunning cinematog-

raphy really reflected the

beauty of their love; while

they are together the

lighting is always colourful

and bright, creating great

aesthetics for the mood of

the film, but also making the

film very pleasant to watch.

The use of lens flares cre -

ated a very romantic feel.

The symbolism of the sun

setting in the final scene

was very successful, I feel

like it guided the audience

into realising that they are

not just taking a dip in the

ocean, it is the end for both

of them.

The editing flowed well, and

the series of events was

well constructed to provide

an entertaining story. The

editing was not flawless

and not as smooth as in-

dustry made films however

it did not affect the overall

image of the film, if anything

it helped to establish

the charm of Lua.

The soundtrack really

completed the film and

embedded all aspects

together. The traditional

and classical piano score

created a timeless im-

pression, establishing the

dream-like qualities hinted

at through other mediums.

Emotive and beautiful, the

music complimented the

film wonderfully.

I am very impressed by this

charming and enchanting

study into the perils of lost

love, an excellent ly directed

and presented independent

short film.

Photograph copyright

of Aperture Film Pro-

ductions ©

Words by : HUD Media

Studies

Website: www.aperture-

productions.com/lua

Lu a

012 APERTURE SUMMER 2014

THE APERTURE FILM GUIDE : Now available digit ally

SUMMER 2014 APERTURE 013WWW.APERTUREMAGAZINE.CO.UKWWW.APERTUREMAGAZINE.CO.UK

“ EMOTIVE ANDBEAUTIFUL”

Cast: Amy Spinks, Butchy Davy and Sheila DanceDirector: Hattie Upton-Dance

Release Date: June 2014Certificate: 12A

REVIEWS