Twenty

Nominated for the SONY Future Filmmakers Award, TWENTY is the story of the girl behind the number.

The film follows Emily, a homeless ballet dancer undertaking a potentially life-changing audition. In the audition room, identified by the auditioners as the girl wearing the number twenty, Emily is graceful and poised. However, in the real world, she struggles to find somewhere to sleep, let alone focus on her artistry.

The narrative alternates between the day before the audition, when Emily is desperately trying to find shelter for the night, and the audition day itself, as she faces gruelling rounds to be chosen for a highly selective ballet company. Pushed to the brink, will she be able to achieve her dreams?

The film features Lorraine Ashbourne (Bridgerton, The Crown) and was partially financed by Nick Brown of Neal Street Productions (1917), with executive producer Gabrielle Tana (The White Crow, Philomena). The music, composed by Hugh Brunt (Tár, You Were Never Really Here), was mixed at Abbey Road, and the sound design was crafted by Steve Giammaria (The Bear, Theater Camp).

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Director Biography - Jason Hogan

Jason Hogan has been crafting fiction films for nine years, preceded by his involvement in music videos since the age of sixteen. He received training at The National Film and Television School, where he is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Directing Fiction. Additionally, he honed his acting skills at The National Youth Theatre REP Company and The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. It was during his tenure at the latter where he developed his proficiency as a writer, having authored multiple plays and films.

Jason has led film companies specialising in shorts, and his creative endeavours have garnered acclaim at prestigious film festivals worldwide, earning awards across the globe. Over the last few years, he has been capturing the attention of renowned production companies and developing long-format work while continuing to write/direct shorts such as "TWENTY."