About The Pause by Sam Grierson
The Pause is a short film written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Sam Grierson. The story explores themes of menopause, identity, connection and human fragility, brought to life through a powerful performance. Cast includes Suzy Bloom, Louise Osbourne, and XX
Who wrote and directed The Pause?
The film was written and directed by Sam Grierson, a UK-based writer and director known for exploring themes of identity, neurodivergence, and social change in their work.
Why write The Pause
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Sam Grierson wrote The Pause specifically for Suzy Bloom, inspired by their earlier collaboration on Sam’s audio play How to Drop a Piano, where Suzy appeared as an actor. Struck by her performance, Sam crafted the film with Suzy in mind from the outset.
Who stars in The Pause?
The cast includes:
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Suzy Bloom as Charlie
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Louise Osbourne as Sammi
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Vrinder Mahey as House Caller
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Tim Parker as Caretaker
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Miranda Hart as Cameo Voice Over
Special appearance: Tourma the Cat
Who are the background artists in The Pause?
The background artists are: Liz Crutchley, Catherine Lawlor, Oscar Peters, Cameron Moon, Sam Collenette, Gala Lok, Neil Appleby, Hina Patel, Paul Darby, and Dominic Mason.
Who were the key crew members behind The Pause?
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Writer & Director – Sam Grierson
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Executive Producer – Claire Brown
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Producer & Editor – Gillian Abraham
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Casting Director – Louise Osbourne
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Director of Photography – Gary Rogers
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Assistant Director – Tara Lacy
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Sound Recordist – Chas Sheppard
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Composer – Katherine Evans
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Art Director – Gillian Abraham
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Gaffer – Sam John Jones
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Hair & Makeup – Rose Hill
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Unit Assistant – Paul Darby
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Stills Photographer – Ali Jones
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Graphic Design – Alex Pankhurst, Emily Kench, Mollyann Kyte
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Colourist – Liam Knight
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Plus a talented team of assistant editors, runners, and creatives.
Which partners and sponsors supported The Pause?
The film was supported by:
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Orange Orchid (Liz Crutchley) – Film Sponsor
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Poke (Ambitious with Brands) – Creative Agency
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Pond 5 – Production Music Partner
What are the Social Media Pages for The Pause?
You Tube Channel for So Crocodile
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Where can I watch The Pause?
The Pause will be showcased through film festival screenings and online via So Crocodile’s official website. For release dates and updates, visit www.socrocodile.com/thepause