Homeless Ashes

#Homeless Ashes...i saw it over a week ago and i am still thinking about it often: to me, a sign of a good film. More than a good film...it is a great and powerful piece of socially relevant drama. It is honest: the film does not romanticise homelessness. This drama understands homelessness; knows it first-hand and gives the homeless a dignified voice and platform for us "others" to try to understand just a bit.

Thank God for Marc Zammit and his determination and commitment not to mention talent. Who else would have made this film other than people coming from the heart. This is not a film a major studio would make...yet. But i do believe this amazing, crowd-funded film with a budget in the range of £100,000 will be a game changer. Beautiful what love and cooperation can accomplish. I know that, because of this film, i walk down my urban streets with my eyes and heart more open than before.

Do go see it...not just because it will teach you or if is the case, reconnect you with, the reality of homelessness. Go see it because it is a beautiful story of love and humanity as well as the tragedy of life full of truth. If you are like me, bring tissues! (Wish someone had told me!) I found that i was completely absorbed in the story and the characters...they were real for me. Yes, still thinking about those characters as i walk down the street...Powerful, raw acting which made for uncomfortable viewing at times but worth the price for the honestly portrayed action.

Oh, and the cinematography and editing were excellent....one scene in particular for me...such effective and inventive use of the camera..you will know which scene i mean. I'm a "punter" by the way, but still we are the ones that matter aren't we?

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.

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.

I was very surprised to hear that this was Marc's first film ever made including a short! The film touches on important topics in society and there are beautiful acting moments from each Actor.

Very inspiring!

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.