“Censure,” an independent short film directed by Richard Bazley, recently won the Cannes 7th Art Award for ‘Best Composer’ to the band Noise in Your Eye (comprised of Adrian Chivers and Daniel Pennie). The Cannes Art Award comes on top of an impressive 41 other award wins.
According to filmfreeway.com, the Cannes 7 Art Awards is consolidating filmmakers from around the world for a wonderful presentation of cinematography and the unveiling of new directorial talent. Submissions are open for shorts, feature narratives, documentaries and animation as even experimental films and music video.
About ‘Censure’
The plot of “Censure” centers around Aaron, who finds himself struggling under the weight of a revelation. He dreams of escaping to the only place he can breathe. But escape has a cost, and he must ask himself if it is a price he is willing to pay.
The film is set in a picturesque village in the Wilshire countryside, where all is not what it seems. The film is written by long-term collaborative writer Neil Bason, Connor Wulfric, and Director Bazley. It stars up-and-coming actor Connor Wulfric (aka Connor William) as well as the established and esteemed Academy-nominated Tom Conti.
Connor William in a scene from “Censure.” (Submitted photo).
The rest of the cast includes Vivien Taylor and Elaine Mackenzie Ellis. The stunning photography is by Master Cinematographer Jon E. Fry, and the film is produced by Bazley Films and Fry Film Productions. The dramatic score and winner of the International Award for ‘Best Composer’ is the band Noise In Your Eye (Adrian Chivers/Daniel Pennie and ensemble).
‘Born out of Lockdown’
Director Bazley stated that the idea for “Censure” was born out of lockdown. “The idea was born out of Lockdown,” he said. “But as we came out of lockdown, I realised the very limitations that helped shape the idea made it interesting enough to make it regardless. Writer Neil Bason crafted the script and story. Bason’s story delivers a powerful emotional impact by inviting the viewer to sit in Aaron’s discomfort and experience his emotions in real time.”
Bazley continues, “Although shot in black and white, nowadays that doesn’t mean ‘obscure’ or ‘arthouse.’ It is completely accessible to all; and thanks to great films like “Roma” (Alfonso Cuarón) and “Belfast” (Kenneth Branagh), wider audiences are finding it far more acceptable for a film to be shot this way. It had also been a long desired ambition of mine to work with Tom Conti. I was over the moon when he accepted the part!”
Upcoming Dates and Info
For more information about “Censure,” you can visit the Director’s website at www.bazley-films.com or https://rmbazley.wixsite.com/censure. The film currently has upcoming showings in November at The North East International Film Festival (NEIFF). Dates and times are available here.
*You can watch the awarding of ‘Best Composer’ to Bazley and Noise in Your Eye below:
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