A young film-maker from Chideock is shooting a new film in Dorset.

George Earwicker, 23, is directing a movie drawing on a host of west Dorset locations and actors.

The film is a love story exploring themes of nature, love and time set against the background of the Great War with a particular focus on how closeness to nature can connect and liberate us.

George said: “I have built a fierce attachment to the countryside and this is a way to express my love for it. Our area is close to my heart, and this film is a love letter to the place I grew up in.”

The Falmouth University Film School graduate is working closely with other young film-making talent based in Bridport and West Dorset, including self-taught cinematographer Elliot Millson, and actors from a creative group based at Bridport Arts Centre.

He described the film as 'about a young boy realising that his parents are human and that they have desires, weaknesses and flaws'.

George added: “It’s about growing up and also about the young, working class men sacrificed in World War 1.”

Some of the locations that the young director plans to shoot at include the Church of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and St. Ignatius, Chideock Manor Gardens and he also has his hopes set on Seatown Beach.

George said: “Growing up, going to the cinema was a big deal - I have always been emotionally affected by films."

Jaws and Kill Bill are two of the films that have impacted George the most in his lifetime.  

He hopes to begin filming on March 25, but in order to do so needs to raise £7,000 to get the film off the ground.

He said: “I know times are tough, but any help people can give to get this film off the ground would be really appreciated.”

This is not George’s first film as he has directed a selection of titles including, ‘The Fate of Basil Porpington,’ ‘Sunbeam’ and ‘The Return of Moose Porpington,’ which are available to view on Instagram and YouTube.

If you would like to find out more about the project or donate visit: 1916 - Zero Budget Feature Film by George Earwicker — Kickstarter