Homeless Ashes

Marc Zammit has created a visually engaging film with beautiful locations and a skilled director of photography to capture picturesque London. Strong performances throughout. The humanization of people living on the streets is accomplished through a narrative that touches on domestic abuse, drug addiction, and unfortunate life mishaps beyond control.

This director is one to watch.

Great independent film with a good message. They are homeless not invisible. Captivating film that looks at homeless people from their side of things. How do people end up on the streets. Pretty sure many of us look at homeless people and wonder how you can let yourself get in that situation. This films takes you past what you see as you walk by and helps you understand some of what people have been through or are going through. If everyone sees this film I am sure it will make them adjust how they feel and how they act to some of the homeless people on our streets. If we all do just one thing nice, ask how they are. See if there is anything you can do. Spare some food, clothes, or a little money. A coffee and a chat can make them feel human again. Great work Mark and the team.

Is one of those movie's that succeeds on almost every level, where each character, scene, and dialogue, make a film worth seeing again.

Despite the insane loneliness and some of the high stakes of being stuck alone on the streets, the script keeps, humor and excitement alive in every scene. The Streets especially for a kid alone, would be dangerous and scary, but the joy of seeing the kid Discovering who he is within is heart felt.

I was lucky enough to see this film at the Raindance Film Festival this week. It's a beautifully crafted work dealing with a difficult subject with care and compassion. As a debut feature film, Marc has created an immersive world which most of us will never see from inside, which lays out the stark brutality of homelessness and the breadth of reasons as to why this occurs. Whilst not perfect, it's a satisfying and emotional journey, made all the more compelling by the gorgeous cinematography, thoughtful score, excellent performances and great use of location. Huge congratulations to Marc and the team for bringing this important film to the cinema, and raising all of the money himself when no studio thought it would have an audience.

Disclaimer: I backed the production of the film but I do not get any financial compensation.

Homeless Ashes is a credit to Marc's understanding of how to relate a harsh reality to his audience through the use of exceptional cinematography and extreme sensitivity. Sometimes gritty and a hard watch, the overall message and the moving way in which it was delivered was outstanding and an honour to watch.